a blog about everyday heroes from around the world
Major James G. Cusic was watching the 9/11 drama unfold on the television of his office. As he watched on he felt the floor beneath him tremble. The Pentagon had been attacked. (more…)
Jeff Bassett a teenager was going to school. He was already late for his school as he was taking a different route. He was walking along Orchard Road in Briarcliff Manor, New York. (more…)
On January 10, 2002, Elizabeth Broadhurst aged 17 and her mother called Betty, 44, were feeding their dogs. Being hungry themselves, they decided to eat strawberry licorice sticks (more…)
Eric Tiemann was driving near Buckman, Minnesota with his girlfriend Robin Winscher. He suddenly noticed smoke bellowing out of a farmhouse. (more…)
Ednei Lima was driving home in a blinding rainstorm in Connecticut. He suddenly saw a man jump in the Still River in Danbury from a bridge. The waters of the river were swirling and posed a big danger. Ednei was not going to see a person dying in front of him. (more…)
Justin Gregorich, a 14 year old was not as lucky as his friends. He suffered from Tourette’s syndrome, a disorder in which the victim makes involuntary movements and sounds. (more…)
On 9 th February 2004, Leah Bianco was taking the Subway to Times Square in New York. It was very much an ordinary day like any other. Suddenly a homeless man charged at Leah and pushed her down. (more…)
Fred Bryant form Waxahachie, Texas, was driving with his family on Interstate 35. All of a sudden he noticed that a car and an 18-wheeler had collided.
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Aviva Landie of Denver was working as a babysitter for Gabe Levin. Gabe a, a four year old, was being fed lunch of matzo crackers, jelly, and cheese. Fortunately Aviva had been trained by the American Red Cross. (more…)