Davitt Walsh Pulls 4-month-old From Sinking Car

It is amazing how in the blink of an eye a situation can go from "everyday" to "life-or-death." And there is NO instruction book! When that happened in front of Mr. Walsh, he didn't hesitate. He stripped down and jumped into frigid waters attempting to help a family get clear of their sinking car. He was able to come away with only one, but God bless him, he did all he could.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/7019728/Susanna-Reid-weeps-as-hero-explains-how-he-risked-his-life-to-save-a-baby-in-Buncrana-Pier-tragedy.html

Will Edwards Singlehandedly Pulls Woman from Burning Car

With the crowd repeatedly warning him to get clear of the car for his own safety, this guy could not bring himself to abandon the woman inside. He kept at his efforts until they succeeded, even as the flames spread. "I wasn't prepared to just leave her there." Wow!

Photo: Courtesy ITV News

http://www.itv.com/news/granada/update/2016-03-16/liverpool-woman-thanks-man-who-saved-her-life/

7-year-old Jyoti Chalavadi Saves Her Brother and Sister from the Flames

Nothing is more inspiring and humbling to me than a tiny child recognizing the danger faced by someone else and going to help. The article at the link below is about something that happened over a month ago, but it is no less inspiring. A 7-year-old girl sustained major burns pulling her younger siblings from a burning home. Jyoti, you are my hero!

http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/this-little-brave-heart-risked-her-life-to-save-her-siblings/article8344424.ece

James Vernon Stops Knife Attack on School Kids

When 75-year-old James Vernon found himself to be the only thing between a group of youngsters and a knife-wielding attacker, he displayed the perfect combination of quiet civilization and pure jungle. It proved to be exactly what it would take to save the kids lives.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/inspired-life/wp/2015/10/16/a-75-year-old-man-saved-children-from-knife-attack-during-chess-club/

Chris Mintz did what he could to save lives in Roseberg

At this point, there is no way to know how many Mr. Mintz may have saved, but at that point it didn't matter, he did what he could.

http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/oregon-college-shooting/oregon-shooting-heroic-veteran-chris-mintz-was-shot-7-times-n437291

Sharon Molloy Shields Child from Dog Attack

Sometimes keeping a promise can be costly, but Ms. Molloy had promised to protect and care for a three-year-old, and that is what she did, regardless of the danger to herself. An attack by a single average dog will rarely lead to serious injuries, but an attack by two large dogs is a tough situation. This lady handled it with courage and determination. You are our hero, Ms. Molloy!

http://denver.cbslocal.com/2015/08/20/nanny-shields-3-year-old-from-attacking-dogs-she-saved-his-life/

Javier Escalante Saves a Life by NOT Risking His

The story at the link below is a turnabout in many ways for this blog, but it is an important story to tell. Despite all that you might wish you could do, sometimes you just can't! Recognizing the difference, and helping another to do the same, may sometimes be the best that we can do.

http://www.kob.com/article/stories/s3879176.shtml#.VezKun2Ov4_