Saturday, June 12, 2010

Bystanders Who Come To The Aid

The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: "If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?" But the good Samaritan reversed the question: "If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?" --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Good News of the Day:
"It was pure adrenaline, I didn't think about it. I knew if the car stayed on him, he was going to die." And just like that, a life was saved. Off-duty Wayland Police Officer Tyler Castagno was in his truck in traffic when he saw a cyclist go by. Suddenly a car ahead turned to the right to enter a driveway, knocking the cyclist over and pulling him under the car. While his fiancee called 911, Castagno tried to lift the car from on top of the cyclist, and succeeded after some other bystanders joined the Herculean effort.... [ more ]

Today's Tip: Be prepared to take on the role of a good Samaritan if called.

1 comment:

  1. Wonderful quote by Marting Luther King.
    Wouldn't it be something if humans lived by the rule "Giving without counting the cost".

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