15. The Skateboard Heroes: People happen to record
things at the perfect moment. In November 2009, a video was uploaded to
Youtube of two Skateboarders in the UK witnessing an apartment becoming engulfed in flames. They rushed over and started banging on the
windows to see if anyone was there. It soon became clear a woman and her children
were trapped inside. With the smoke getting thicker, everyone knew
every second counted. The boarders and other bystanders directed
the family to the far end of the apartment building, where there was a window they could
open and escape from. The boys stood at the window and caught each
person, plus their cat, before things became dire. After everyone was safe and first responders
arrived, the skaters went back to shooting their skate video. Thanks to their efforts and of the other bystanders,
none of the family was seriously injured, and were able to walk away unharmed 14. Officer saves drowning women: First responders
of all kinds have to deal with all sorts of calls. Deputy Keven Rowen from Rockwall, Texas, came
across a car sinking in the middle of a lake, so he pulled over to help. His dash cam shows him and several onlookers
shouting to the two women inside, seeing if they're able to open their door. When it becomes clear the women are trapped
and the car is sinking fast, Rowen tosses his radio and belt down, then rushes into the
water. Upon reaching the car, he used a punch tool
to break open a window, and successfully managed to bring the two women out. Both women suffered only minor injuries, and
thanks to the quick action of Rowen they survived. The dash cam footage has been circulated and
Rowen is being hailed a hero nationwide, a title he certainly deserves. In a similar incident in Boston, a woman fell
into the fridged waters of Boston Harbour. Boston officer
Edward Norton dove into the water and swam quickly over to the woman, life preserver
in hand. Norton grabbed the woman and managed to reach
a raft nearby for the two to hold onto. Firefighters got Norton and the woman out
of the water, and they were treated for hypothermia. Luckily, thanks to Norton's quick reflexes
and lack of hesitation, neither he nor the woman suffered long term disabilities. 13. The Heroic Act of Jeremy and Johnny: Heroes
have no set race, religion, gender or age, the latter having been proven by this next
act. Children of Milton, Washington were riding
the bus to school, but it turned out to be an abnormal day for all on board. The bus driver suddenly slumped over in his
seat while still having his foot on the gas pedal. 13 year old Jeremy Wutschick [What-shick]
heard the driver was making rasping noises and his eyes were wide. Wutschick sprang up and grabbed the wheel
to steer it off the road to safety, then turned off the engine and removed the keys from the
ignition; this allowed the bus to slow down and stop. Johnny Wood then ran up to help, by starting
CPR on the driver. The two boys shouted for someone to call 9-1-1
and another student quickly dialed from a cell phone. Thanks to the quick thinking of Wutschick,
nobody was seriously injured. He and Wood continued to attempt to help the
driver until emergency personnel arrived. The entire incident was captured on the bus's
CCTV, giving a full view of the boys valiant efforts to save the driver. Sadly, the driver, identified as Ryan Callis,
passed away from what was revealed to be a heart attack. Despite this, the boys saved 15 others from
what could have been a disastrous situation, which could have resulted in serious injuries
or worse. 12. Saved: It's tragic how someone can get to
the point of taking their own life. However, these people sometimes find their
guardian angel right before they step beyond the point of no return. Several videos online have emerged showing
ordinary citizens and first responders talking people out of taking their own lives, and
in some cases rushed to grab them before it's too late. Officer Roman morales was on patrol in Richmond,
Texas when he was flagged down by residents, saying a woman was seated on the railroad
tracks. The warning lights went on and the barriers
came down, but the woman continued to sit there. Knowing he didn't have long, Morales leapt
from his car and dragged the woman to safety in front of his car, then held her down as
the train passed and the woman sobbed. One of the most heartwarming save caught on
video happened in Raleigh, North Carolina, when Officer Dan Hicks was headed home from
a long shift. On his way, he spotted someone sitting over
the edge of a highway overpass, so he pulled over and slowly approached. The officer and man spoke for a short time,
and then the man stepped back over the ledge and onto the bridge. Furthermore, Hicks hugged the man in what
could be assumed an emotional act for both involved. Hicks hasn't stated what he said to the man,
other than it relating to him as a person, and said he hugged the man both to comfort
him and to prevent the man from going back over the edge. Hicks brought light back into someones life
just in the nick of time, and the man is now receiving the proper mental health treatment. 11. The Westgate Mall Rescue: Citizens around
the world became gripped in melancholy when gunmen opened fire in Kenya's Westgate Mall. On September 21, 2013, members of the group
Al-Shabaab entered the mall and began sporadically shooting patrons at random. By the end of the siege, 67 people had their
lives taken and 175 were injured. Journalists and citizens trapped inside managed
to capture some of the most emotional photos ever taken. A notable photograph depicts a woman acting
unconscious with her two children, but not many know the happy ending of this story. An off duty police officer came across them
and attempted to communicate with the mother, but she lay still in fear. Eventually, he moved around and identified
himself, begging the woman to come with him. After much talk, she finally stood with her
children. The officer picked one of the children up,
then used himself as a human shield, having the mother run ahead as she held her other
child. All four made it out of the mall safely, uninjured. Because of the selfless act of this brave
police officer, the mother is able to watch her children grow up, saved from the evil
the gunmen did on that fateful autumn day. 10. Prisoners Redemption: In many cases, prisoners
will break free of their confines in order to escape to the outside world; this was not
the case for several inmates Texas. While awaiting transfer to their cells, several
prisoners were in the Parker County Jail holding cell, when the guard watching them slumped
over in his chair. The prisoners became concerned after noticing
his stance, and began calling for help. When none came, they broke out of the cell
and continued to shout. A couple of the men checked the guard's vitals,
and discovered he was not breathing. They even tried calling for help on the radio,
but also banged on doors and walls in order to get the attention of other guards above
them. Eventually, guards showed up and saw the situation,
and medics were called. The guard survived and made a full recovery
from what was revealed to be a heart attack. Since the incident, the guards and warden
have praised the men's action, which they credit to the guard's survival. He was able to return to work several weeks
later, due to the efforts of his unexpected guardian angels. 9. From Gang Leader to Hero: Redemption is something
many people seek, and most of the time they gain it when they least expect it. Charles Alexander was a former Crips gang
leader now homeless on the streets of Dallas. One day as he was hanging around a local homeless
shelter, Alexander heard a commotion nearby and decided to investigate. He stumbled upon officer Billy Taylor confronting
a man high on PCP and violently lashing out on passersby. Taylor was clearly bewildered and hurt, having
thrown everything he could at the violent man, and it was nearing the point when lethal
force may have been necessary. However, Alexander refused to stand by and
watch, and he ran across the street, positioning himself between Taylor and the drugged-up
man. He pulled the man off the officer and threw
him to the ground, then subdued him with the help of Taylor and other bystanders. Because of his intervention, Alexander may
have very well saved both the lives of Taylor and the offender, and the Dallas City Council
honoured him at one of the meetings as a hero. The Dallas Police also thanked and congratulated
Alexander for his heroism. Alexander continues to live a modest life
in Dallas, and he has no doubt obtained absolution for his previous life of crime. 8. Hugh Jackman, True Hero: Hugh Jackman is an
Australian actor best know for his portrayal of Xmen's Wolverine. However, he is now known to be a hero off
screen. In March of 2016, Jackman and his family were
enjoying a day at the beach in Sydney. Retired Rugby player Daniel Conn was having
a friendly chat with Jackman, when Jackman's son, Oscar, was caught in a riptide. Jackman went out to help Oscar, but Oscar
became trapped in a stronger riptide. Jackman rushed into the water and was able
to bring Oscar to safety, before any serious injury occurred. Jackman stayed in the water and was filmed
beckoning swimmers to return to shore, and was even seen helping several other people
from the water, including a father and son. The beach patrol also sprang into action,
and helped several swimmers out of the water, ensuring everyone got out. After news broke of the rescue, people swarmed
social media to congratulate Jackman and the Bondi Beach Patrol for their efforts to save
everyone. However, Jackman played down his role, saying
it looked more dramatic than it actually was, and giving full credit to the beach patrol. Regardless, Jackman has proved he is more
than just a superhero on the big screen, but a modest hero in the real world. 7. Officer's Ehrenberg's and Ferriola's Courage:
Commonly, police officers either come across or are called to the scene of an accident,
as it occurs frequently across the world. Officers Mark Ehrenberg and Ricky Ferriola
of Kinnelon, New Jersey. In the evening of April 16, 2015, the officers
responded to a car crash scene, and found a woman trapped within the wreckage of her
vehicle. After attempts to communicate with her, it
was discovered she was unconscious, and that the car was becoming engulfed in flames. Despite the car being close to exploding,
both officers frantically rushed to free the woman from her car. Using a knife, the officers cut the seatbelt,
then dragged the woman from her car to a safe distance. The whole situation took seconds, and a few
minutes later, a small explosion occurred, which could have easily taken the woman’s
life. Dashcam was able to clearly show the entire
rescue, and the officers gained national recognition for their heroic deed. The driver was rushed to a hospital, and fully
recovered from the incident. In an act of modesty, the Officers also credited
the witnesses for reporting the accident so quickly, allowing ample time for responders
to arrive and save the woman's life. 6. Into the Line of Fire: First responders will
be dispatched to a variety of severe and unpredictable situations. In late July of 2016, Deputy Justin Ferrari
of the Volusia County Sheriff's Department in Florida responded to a domestic dispute. Upon arriving at the scene, gunshots were
heard from inside the home and Ferrari and another officer took cover. Inside, Emanuel Rosado was enraged and acting
violent towards his ex, Victoria and their three children; as officers arrived on scene,
Rosado fired several shots, with one hitting Victoria in the leg. Ferrari saw Victoria laying there, and ran
into the line of fire, then dragged her towards safety. The entire time, Victoria was screaming that
her children were still inside, as further shots are heard. Rosado fired more shots as officers returned
fire. Ferrari made his way to the back of the home
and found Victoria's three children, whom had escaped out the back door. With the house surrounded, Rosado surrendered
and was taken into custody. Because of Ferrari's quick acting, Victoria
and her three children survived, and it was clear Rosado intended on taking the lives
of Victoria and several officers. Rosado is facing multiple charges. Victoria is recovering in the hospital and
expected to make a full recovery soon. 5. Senna's Heroic Moment: To fans of the racing
community, Ayrton Senna is a household name. Born in Brazil, Senna's career spanned from
1984 to 1994, won a total of three championships and 41 races altogether. While competing in the qualifying Belgian
Grand Prix, fellow driver Erik Comas made a hard turn at the Blanchimont corner and
crashed hard, rendering him unconscious. Senna was not far behind, and when he came
across the accident, he pulled over and rushed to Comas's car, dodging other racers as he
rushed across the track. Senna shut off the engine, preventing any
potential fire from starting. He then steadied Comas's head in a stable
position in case of spinal injury until medical personnel arrived. Senna managed to finish the race in fifth
place, despite the delay. Afterwards, Senna and Comas shared a cordial
friendship and respect for one another, not seeing each other as rivals, but as equals. Two years later, both men were participating
in the San Marino Grand Prix; during the race, Senna took a hard turn and crashed head on
into the sideline; he later passed from head injuries. Comas was so shocked, he decided to withdraw
from the race before the restart, and retired from racing completely. 4. The Pulitzer Rescue: Rafting is a popular
past time amongst people, whether on the ocean, lakes or down rivers. Unfortunately, there are both natural and
artificial dangers that lie around the bends. In July 2009, married couple Patricia and
Alan Neely were rafting in Des Moines, Iowa when disaster struck. The couple drifted too close to a dam, and
the two plummeted down a small waterfall. Alan was washed down stream and drowned, while
Patricia became trapped in the current of the falls and she began to drown. Construction workers nearby witnessed the
ordeal and raced to the platform above the falls. After seeing the rescue boat fail to reach
Patricia, the workers knew they had to do something. Worker Jason Oglesbee fastened a makeshift
safety harness to himself and his colleagues lowered him from rope towards Patricia. Oglesbee dangled inches above the water and
desperately attempted to grab Patricia's arm. However, Patricia was exhausted by this point
and kept slipping. Just as it seemed hope was lost, Oglesbee
managed to grip Patricia's arm tight and pull her up. The men above were able to move the two over
calmer waters, allowing a rescue boat to venture over and pick Patricia up, while Oglesbee
was hoisted back up to the platform. Several videos and photographs of the incident
were taken, with one photo winning the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News Photography. Amazingly, Oglesbee and his crew immediately
went back to work after the rescue, and Oglesbee has given the credit to his fellow workers
to this day. 3. Lenny Skutnik's Icy Dive: It was a cold day
on January 13, 1982 in Washington, DC, and passengers filed onto Air Florida Flight 90
en route to Tampa and Fort Lauderdale, with people hoping to escape the bitter cold. Shortly after take off, disaster struck when
the plane crashed into the Potomac river. Of the entire crew and passengers, only 6
survived the crash, and they now found themselves in the icy waters of the frozen river. Bystanders quickly attempted to reach the
survivors with ropes and even by jumping into the river, but not much progress was made. As emergency crews descended onto the scene,
a helicopter began flying close to the water and picking up survivors via a rappel rope
and life preserver. One by one, the survivors were plucked from
the river and brought to shore where medics immediately transferred them to hospital. During the rescue, Arland D Williams became
too weak to grab the rope, and instead kept passing it to others in the water instead. This selfless act cost him his life, but he
managed to allow all the others to be rescued. Eventually, only one person remained, Priscilla
Tirado, but she was too weak to grab the life preserver and was succumbing to hypothermia. A witness from the shore, Lenny Skutnik, knew
she would pass away if nobody did anything, so he threw off his coat and mittens, then
dived into the river; he swam over to Tirado and then helped her back to shore, while the
helicopter picked up someone who had fallen back into the river. Because of Skutnick's bravery, he became a
household name, and even was present at the State of the Union address. It has since become a tradition for everyday
heroes to be invited to attend the State of the Union, all thanks to Lenny Skutnick and
his icy dive. 2. The Courageous Student: On June 5, 2014, Aaron
Ybarra walked onto Seattle Pacific University, and took the life of one student and injured
two others with a double-barrel shotgun. After wounding the second student, he paused
to reload in the Otto Miller Hall. That's when student Jon Meis saw his chance,
and he charged at Ybarra. Meis sprayed pepper spray into the gunman's
face, then tackled him to the ground. Meis then disarms Ybarra and brings the shotgun
to another room, a way from the suspect. Ybarra then reached for a knife, by which
point Meis returned and again subdued Ybarra. Another student descended the stairs and helped
to restrain Ybarra until police arrived and took him into custody. Ybarra was carrying a lot of ammunition, leading
investigators to believe he intended on continuing his shooting and taking many lives. Meis's actions ended Ybarra's rampage before
it turned into an even bigger tragedy, and the entire act was caught on CCTV. For his bravery, Meis was honoured by the
Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation, selected as one of the Citizen Honors Program honorees
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and Saturday. 1. The Brave René Jalbert: For decades, the
Canadian province of Quebec has had a secessionist movement advocating for an independent Quebec,
due to disagreements with the federal government. While succession was largely popular amongst
the francophone community, not all were supportive of an independent Quebec. On May 8, 1984, Canadian soldier Denis Lortie
[lore-tea] walked into the Quebec National Assembly with the intent of assassinating
Premier René Lévesque [Lay-veck] and several other members of the nationalist Parti Quebecois. Fortunately, Lortie entered the chamber early,
with only aides present and no politicians. Lortie opened fire, taking the lives of three
people, and injuring a further 13. He sat on the speaker's chair and a standoff
ensued as members of the police surrounded the building. Sargent-at-Arms René Jalbert was informed
of the situation, and he calmly made his way to the chamber. When he entered, and enraged Lortie fired
his weapon only several feet from his head. Jalbert didn't flinch, and stated he was once
a member of Lortie's regiment, the Van Doos. He calmly talked to Lortie, and eventually
convinced him to negotiate at his office and let the remaining hostages go. Lortie agreed, and after four hours, he surrendered
peacefully to police. Lortie was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia
and was placed in psychiatric care. Jalbert was awarded the Cross of Valor, Canada's
highest civilian medal for his bravery. He passed away in 1996. Lortie is now a free man, and has adopted
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