Look where Wesley Autrey, whose astonishing heroism in New York Tuesday saved the life of a man unconscious and seizing in the path of an oncoming train, is from:
Born in Florida, he attributed his urge to help others to his "Southern upbringing."
The feting continues, including a $10,000 check from Donald Trump, and a presentation of the Bronze Medallion, the city's highest civic honor, by the mayor at city hall.
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The Real Deal
Then there's this story today.
http://www.ksdk.com/news/watercooler/hot_topics_article.aspx?storyid=110323
Not quite as dramatic, but still nice.
Posted by: marc at January 5, 2007 04:29 PMYes, that's nice. However, I follow my heroes past their moments of fame and on into their obscurity. As the news is still hot, I'm going to enjoy some quality Wesley time for the near future.
Posted by: Donnah at January 5, 2007 04:34 PM