New York Subway Hero

People often ask me how I do what I do.  How can I work in an industry with so much tragedy?  Where every day I address incidents where people behave like animals towards each other.  Especially, when the victims are so often kids. 

Here's what I say, and what I believe with all my heart. 

There are more good people in this world that will help you than hurt you.  I know this to be true.  As a cop, I saw it. 

This New Year highlighted a special hero the media is now calling “The New York Subway Hero.”
 
Early this month, ex U.S. Navy veteran Wesley Autrey risked his own life to save a stranger from an oncoming subway train.  He jumped to what should have been his death, without reservation, to save a stranger.

Now I am not suggesting that everyone risk their lives as Autrey did, but, something as simple as giving your seat on the bus to an elderly person, holding the door for another and exchanging a meaningful smile, can make  a big difference in a day. 

At the risk of this old copper sounding a bit corny, this year, my resolution is to help bring a little more attention to the daily hero's among us. 

If you know a hero, young or old - let me know …

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Comments

[Megan Bayliss]

Hi Samantha
I know so many unsung heroes that it's difficult to pick one above another.

It is so easy for us to all focus on the wrong in our society but as you and I know there is also a lot of good people, people who will stand up and say, "Protect our kids and help our neighbours."

I do my job because I believe we can end child abuse. We can all work together and we can make the voice of children count.

Keep up your fantastic work.

Regards from Australia