The Kuljians: Loyalty, Bravery, Family...

This is one of those stories of courage and commitment that defies words.  This family was not about to lose any of their own without a fight.  Several of them drowned as a result.  Hearts go out to those who remain.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/27/howard-kuljian_n_2198110.html

Katrina Hays Enters Oxygen-Fed Blaze to Save a Neighbor

She couldn't just keep going, or even just call 911, because time was too short, so Ms. Hays went into a smoke-filled home with active flames to find an elderly resident.  What I love the most... her all-too-typical response: "Anybody would have done it."  Well maybe, but I'm glad that somebody like her was there.  Thanks Ms. Hays!

http://www.kktv.com/home/headlines/Good-Samaritans-Save-Senior-Citizen-177129331.html

Creasey and Lessiter Ignored Flames to Free Truck Passenger

This one reads like an action novel, as two private citizens frantically worked to free a trapped person from a burning truck cab.  Moments after they got the man clear, the cab was fully engulfed by the flames.  The date isn't available in the article, but it certainly sounds as if they deserve the praise being lavished on them.  Congratulations!

http://www.bostonpeople.co.uk/Boston-dad-risked-life-save-man-Carl-Creasy/story-17135032-detail/story.html

12-year-old Seth Cutright Saves Grandmother After Explosion

When Rose Cutright inadvertently set off a propane explosion in their home, Seth was apparently in the same room with her as they watched TV.  This young man was in the middle of the same explosion as his grandmother!  Yet even though he would not have been blamed for simply escaping the advancing flames, he kept his head and braved those flames to rescue his grandmother.  Way to go Seth!

http://globalgrind.com/news/seth-cutright-12-year-old-saves-grandmother-burning-house-video

Delroy Simmons Braves Oncoming Train to Save Infant

This one just came to my attention.  It happened back in June, when Mr. Simmons jumped into the path of an oncoming subway train to pull an infant to safety.  Although the train was able to stop before reaching them, Simmons had no way to know that when he jumped onto the tracks.  Let's hope he was able to make his job interview.  Thank you, sir!

http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/brooklyn/track_star_hero_jLjzmAGJu76a3ZExOf7RdM

Marcos Ugarte, 14, Pulls Youngster from Burning Home

When he and his father heard a commotion down the street, Marcos had to convince his dad that it was more than just a family argument.  It was a fire, and an 8-year-old was trapped in an upstairs bedroom.  This young man energized others to help, and personally climbed up to a second floor window to rescue the child.  We moan and gripe about teens doing things they shouldn't.  I thank God that there are so many who are willing to do what we should.  Thanks Marcos!

http://abcnews.go.com/US/oregon-family-teen-rescuing-boy-house-fire/story?id=17326114

6-year-old Dominick Andujar Dies Saving Sister

Kids like this one show us that heroism comes in all ages.  When he realized that his older sister was being sexually assaulted, he jumped in without hesitation, and he paid for that with his life.  It appears that drugs were a factor, and a neighbor has been arrested for the murder and attempted rape.  We will remember you, Dominick!

http://www.courierpostonline.com/article/20120905/CRIME/309050025/Police-Camden-boy-died-protecting-sister?odyssey=tab|topnews|img|FRONTPAGE