In Today's Society,
It's hard for many to envision the "good" in mankind. Often times, we hear of violent crimes, trickery, and plain-old cruelty going on in the world. However, there's always some one, some human, some angel that reminds us of how important it is to be kind, caring, helpful and to serve others. These "angels" show us that we as individuals can utilize these good principles to greatly impact our world and turn what seems as a tragedy into a blessing! Afterall, these are some of the same principles that the National Association of Realtors ask us to employ throughout our daily activities of serving our clients and our community.
Folks, today's angel is Mr. Wesley Autrey . You see, to sum it up, this gentleman---while in the subway, noticed a young, teenage boy fall right into the path of a subway train as a result of a seizure. With quick thinking and an unselfish bone in his body, Wesley GoodByed his two children---pushing them in the hands of a bystander and went to the aid of the victim. Within moments, Wesley realized that he did not have time to remove the teenager from the train's rails nor could he simply let the young male suffer from the perils of a subway train. Instead, Wesley reacted quickly. He stretched out his long arms and wrapped them around the teenager's body, lifted him up slightly to lock his feet around the boy's legs and threw himself over him---covering his body just in time for the subway train to pass over their bodies. Miraculously, the young male was saved from death and is now recovering in a hospital!
I'm sure we can all agree, Wesley risked a lot. His children, family---even his own life. However, what he gained wasn't even imaginable some 24 hours ago. He got to hear the cries of joy from a happy father thankful that his son was saved. He felt an enormous sense of pride, and completeness. Wesley, without a doubt, felt whole again---a feeling that many humans today can't seem to acquire. Besides this, Wesley was rewarded monetarily. Donald Trump, gave him $10,000 when he heard the news. Scholarships were distributed to his children, TV stations are requesting his presence...and the list goes on. I'm sure he didn't do a good deed to reap these spotlight/financial benefits. He certainly did not have time to think and plan---weighing the pros vs. cons of doing so. However, he has reminded us all that we can be Heros daily to someone who is less fortunate. Whether it's extending kind words, providing free consultations/advice, donating our time, funding a charity...The rewards will surely pay off in ways that we can't even imagine. So today, Mr. Wesley Autrey , I Salute You & Thank You for Reminding Me That There Are Angels Within This World! My fellow Active Rain Members, It's Time We Spread Our Wings!
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