NYC Subway hero

mammasan
mammasan Posts: 5,656
edited January 2007 in A Moving Train
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/03/subway.rescue.ap/index.html


Since we usually post controversial topics on here that spiral towards childish bickering I thought a feel good piece was far over due.
"When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
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  • Collin
    Collin Posts: 4,931
    Thanks for posting that.
    THANK YOU, LOSTDAWG!


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  • chopitdown
    chopitdown Posts: 2,222
    if only everyone could adopt this philosophy the world would be a much better place...

    "I don't feel like I did something spectacular; I just saw someone who needed help," he told the Times. "I did what I felt was right"
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  • upina2001
    upina2001 Indiana Posts: 764
    Literally a "moving train"

    Great post in a great forum.

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  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    mammasan wrote:
    http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/01/03/subway.rescue.ap/index.html


    Since we usually post controversial topics on here that spiral towards childish bickering I thought a feel good piece was far over due.


    awesome presence of mind. I'm glad he was there. Incredible that there was space enough to fit too people.
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  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    Pacomc79 wrote:
    awesome presence of mind. I'm glad he was there. Incredible that there was space enough to fit too people.


    I know those drainage chanels are not that big, at least the one's I've seen. That took some serious balls man. They where saying on the radio this morning that the MTA should give this guy a lifetime metro card for his actions. That is the least they could do for this guy.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • lalalalaaaaaaaa
    lalalalaaaaaaaa Posts: 2,445
    He's Batman....and he wears a Playboy hat. nieeeece
  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    And people have the nerve to call NYers rude and unfriendly.
    "When one gets in bed with government, one must expect the diseases it spreads." - Ron Paul
  • A Surprise Left
    A Surprise Left Posts: 743
    That was some quick thinking and a previous poster was right...that took balls!
    The wind is blowing cold
    Have we lost our way tonight?
    Have we lost our hope to sorrow?

    Feels like were all alone
    Running further from what’s right
    And there are no more heroes to follow

    So what are we becoming?
    Where did we go wrong?
  • qtegirl
    qtegirl Posts: 321
    Crazy... I don't know what I would've done in that situation. Always makes you wonder.
  • Uncle Leo
    Uncle Leo Posts: 1,059
    qtegirl wrote:
    Crazy... I don't know what I would've done in that situation. Always makes you wonder.

    I admit it...I would probably not have done the same. I would have tried to pull him up and if I was going to be too late, have saved myself by letting go (since he was doomed anyway). I probably would never have thought to do what this guy did and even if i had, would probably not have had the balls to do it.

    And I think very few people would have pulled this off. Good story and very impressive thinking and "balls" by this guy. Yeah, the lifetime MTA pass seems reasonable to me.
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  • Pacomc79
    Pacomc79 Posts: 9,404
    mammasan wrote:
    And people have the nerve to call NYers rude and unfriendly.


    I was just there last week, I rode the E train up and down Manhattan. Everyone I came in contact with was very nice to us.

    I've found that those kinds of comments are generally because there is a communication dissonance and or a misunderstanding.
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  • VictoryGin
    VictoryGin Posts: 1,207
    i heard on the news the kid was having a seizure which explains why he saw to pin him down. god bless new yorkers! :) what an amazing action.

    now if only someone jumped on the tracks to rescue my favorite shoe. just kidding.
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  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    VictoryGin wrote:
    now if only someone jumped on the tracks to rescue my favorite shoe. just kidding.

    There's a homeless drag queen walking around in NYC with one slip one heeled shoe right now.
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  • VictoryGin
    VictoryGin Posts: 1,207
    mammasan wrote:
    There's a homeless drag queen walking around in NYC with one slip one heeled shoe right now.

    either that or a rat-- i was at herald sq after all.
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  • mammasan
    mammasan Posts: 5,656
    VictoryGin wrote:
    either that or a rat-- i was at herald sq after all.


    That's right so it probably was a rat. Right about now the 2nd or 3rd litter of rat pups is nestling in that shoe.
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  • VictoryGin
    VictoryGin Posts: 1,207
    mammasan wrote:
    That's right so it probably was a rat. Right about now the 2nd or 3rd litter of rat pups is nestling in that shoe.

    oh poor shoe. that's the first thing i thought of when i heard this story--i was hoping there weren't rats all over these two guys. although the rats probably scattered at the approach of the train if there were any at all. and they weren't at herald sq. they're so bad there. the other week i was waiting for the train and one came on the platform. jesus.
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    cross the river to the eastside
  • LeilaMoonTurtle
    LeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    YAY for humans!

    soooo today I was talking to my co-workers about the lack of human respect/love for one another and so on that is prevalent today--then I read this story when I signed on to check mail -- called my co-worker told her the wonderful story and how the powers that be shut me up :)


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  • LeilaMoonTurtle
    LeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    rats at Rock Ctr go up the staircase along with you.

    VictoryGin wrote:
    oh poor shoe. that's the first thing i thought of when i heard this story--i was hoping there weren't rats all over these two guys. although the rats probably scattered at the approach of the train if there were any at all. and they weren't at herald sq. they're so bad there. the other week i was waiting for the train and one came on the platform. jesus.
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    Mihi cura futuri.

    The elements they speak to me.

    http://espn.go.com/espnradiostations/NewYork1050/gallery/35218855.html

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL3gQO1WxUk
    so cute they are
  • LeilaMoonTurtle
    LeilaMoonTurtle Posts: 1,418
    many times it is the transplants that are rude -- I guess they feel I'm in the city now I have to be tough.

    mammasan wrote:
    And people have the nerve to call NYers rude and unfriendly.
    http://s278.photobucket.com/albums/kk103/Moonturltemoon/PJ MSG 6-24-08/

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    The elements they speak to me.

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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL3gQO1WxUk
    so cute they are
  • brain of c
    brain of c Posts: 5,213
    just saw it on the news.

    awesome.
    d'oh!!!!!!

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