Who's a hero? This guy.

Stizzy · Jul 2, 2014

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Good Samaritan Bends SUV Door to Pull Man From Burning Vehicle

A Minnesota man didn't know he had Superman power until he bent the door of a burning SUV with his bare hands to rescue another motorist.

Bob Renning, 52, was driving with his girlfriend on a highway in New Brighton, Minnesota, when he looked in his rear-view mirror and noticed flames under a vehicle directly behind him. Michael Johannes, the driver of the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer, apparently didn't know his car was on fire, so Renning started to slow down in an attempt to get his attention.

Renning’s girlfriend rolled down her window to try to alert Johannes, too. But by then, Renning said it appeared that Johannes’ vehicle had stopped working and was pulled over to the freeway shoulder.

“The taillights started flashing without control, the brakes stopped working, the speed calculator went to zero, the electronics just got messed up.” Johannes recalled to ABC News.

And worst of all, the car doors were locked and the power windows rolled up. Johannes couldn't get them open.

Renning pulled over about 200 feet in front of Johannes. As his girlfriend dialed 911 and gave the police their location, Renning jumped out of his car and sprinted towards Johannes. When Renning got to the SUV, the heavy smoke has infiltrated the car and he couldn't see anyone inside. “It just happened all so fast. It was like a movie,” Renning said.

Renning then saw Johannes frantically pounding and kicking the passenger-side window. Renning pulled on the door multiple times, but the door wouldn't open. Acting on instinct and adrenaline, he gripped the door frame with his fingers, braced his foot against the door, and pulled. The door frame bent in half and the glass shattered.

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“I was trying to hold my breath and not inhale any smoke,” Johannes said. “I was going to climb to the backseat and get a heavy-duty flashlight to break the window.”

As soon as Johannes heard the glass shatter, he climbed out the window with Renning's help. Johannes was a little stiff and bruised, and had some minor cuts from the shattered glass.

Renning, an Air Force first sergeant, said he had no idea how he was able to bend the door. He said he runs a few times a week, but is no bodybuilder. “I don’t spend money on the gyms,” Renning said.

“My mom teased me and said: ‘You were supposed to run away from the car, not run towards the car,’” Renning said. “But my grandkids were impressed with me. So that is enough.”

"It was a miracle. He was a husband, he was dad," Lisa Johannes told ABC News. "He was just telling himself: 'I had to get out of there the entire time.'"

Renning said the story is not about him, but about Johannes. "I had no idea what went through his mind at that time," Renning said.

"I just talked to him [Renning] yesterday and I will call him again later today," Johannes said. "He saved my life. I will be forever grateful."

https://gma.yahoo.com/good-samarita...n-burning-223643721--abc-news-topstories.html
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Wow, a real life Clark Kent!

RaiderLL · Jul 2, 2014

Tamstrong said: ↑

Good Samaritan Bends SUV Door to Pull Man From Burning Vehicle

A Minnesota man didn't know he had Superman power until he bent the door of a burning SUV with his bare hands to rescue another motorist.

Bob Renning, 52, was driving with his girlfriend on a highway in New Brighton, Minnesota, when he looked in his rear-view mirror and noticed flames under a vehicle directly behind him. Michael Johannes, the driver of the 2006 Chevy Trailblazer, apparently didn't know his car was on fire, so Renning started to slow down in an attempt to get his attention.

Renning’s girlfriend rolled down her window to try to alert Johannes, too. But by then, Renning said it appeared that Johannes’ vehicle had stopped working and was pulled over to the freeway shoulder.

“The taillights started flashing without control, the brakes stopped working, the speed calculator went to zero, the electronics just got messed up.” Johannes recalled to ABC News.

And worst of all, the car doors were locked and the power windows rolled up. Johannes couldn't get them open.

Renning pulled over about 200 feet in front of Johannes. As his girlfriend dialed 911 and gave the police their location, Renning jumped out of his car and sprinted towards Johannes. When Renning got to the SUV, the heavy smoke has infiltrated the car and he couldn't see anyone inside. “It just happened all so fast. It was like a movie,” Renning said.

Renning then saw Johannes frantically pounding and kicking the passenger-side window. Renning pulled on the door multiple times, but the door wouldn't open. Acting on instinct and adrenaline, he gripped the door frame with his fingers, braced his foot against the door, and pulled. The door frame bent in half and the glass shattered.

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“I was trying to hold my breath and not inhale any smoke,” Johannes said. “I was going to climb to the backseat and get a heavy-duty flashlight to break the window.”

As soon as Johannes heard the glass shatter, he climbed out the window with Renning's help. Johannes was a little stiff and bruised, and had some minor cuts from the shattered glass.

Renning, an Air Force first sergeant, said he had no idea how he was able to bend the door. He said he runs a few times a week, but is no bodybuilder. “I don’t spend money on the gyms,” Renning said.

“My mom teased me and said: ‘You were supposed to run away from the car, not run towards the car,’” Renning said. “But my grandkids were impressed with me. So that is enough.”

"It was a miracle. He was a husband, he was dad," Lisa Johannes told ABC News. "He was just telling himself: 'I had to get out of there the entire time.'"

Renning said the story is not about him, but about Johannes. "I had no idea what went through his mind at that time," Renning said.

"I just talked to him [Renning] yesterday and I will call him again later today," Johannes said. "He saved my life. I will be forever grateful."

https://gma.yahoo.com/good-samarita...n-burning-223643721--abc-news-topstories.html
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Awesome story. I love that his grand kids were proud of him :heart: :heart:

Bliss · Aug 27, 2015

This Hero Took A Beating But Didn't Stop Until She Was Safe.
Now, The Internet's Repaying Him

August 26, 2015

Despite getting six stitches above his left eye and a swollen right hand that looked more like a water balloon, Maurice Osborne said he'd do it all again. :smt058

While riding the No. 3 train Wednesday morning at the Bergen Street station in New York City, Osborne said he heard screams from a woman, who investigators said was being sexually assaulted by 40-year-old Alvaro Dennica.

Osborne leaped into action and grabbed the man by the collar. He continued grabbing the man by his shirt, pulling him all the way up the subway station's steps and acgross Flatbush Avenue to the 78th Precinct, where he turned him in to police.

After the local news reported that the 37 year-old subway hero is livings in a Brooklyn shelter while studying to become a medical assistant, someone created a GoFundMe page to help him pay his expenses. In one week, donations have reached nearly $20,000.

* To make a donation to Maurice Osborne, visit gofundme.com/dn26mb7c

"In response to his brave act of heroism and on behalf of all women everywhere
this fundraiser is to aid Mr. Osborne in paying for his school tuition and all expenses related.
All proceeds raised through this page will go Mr. Osborne. Pay it forward and reward his good deed." :freehug:

RaiderLL · Aug 27, 2015

Bliss said: ↑

This Hero Took A Beating But Didn't Stop Until She Was Safe.
Now, The Internet's Repaying Him

August 26, 2015

Despite getting six stitches above his left eye and a swollen right hand that looked more like a water balloon, Maurice Osborne said he'd do it all again. :smt058

While riding the No. 3 train Wednesday morning at the Bergen Street station in New York City, Osborne said he heard screams from a woman, who investigators said was being sexually assaulted by 40-year-old Alvaro Dennica.

Osborne leaped into action and grabbed the man by the collar. He continued grabbing the man by his shirt, pulling him all the way up the subway station's steps and acgross Flatbush Avenue to the 78th Precinct, where he turned him in to police.

After the local news reported that the 37 year-old subway hero is livings in a Brooklyn shelter while studying to become a medical assistant, someone created a GoFundMe page to help him pay his expenses. In one week, donations have reached nearly $20,000.

* To make a donation to Maurice Osborne, visit gofundme.com/dn26mb7c

"In response to his brave act of heroism and on behalf of all women everywhere
this fundraiser is to aid Mr. Osborne in paying for his school tuition and all expenses related.
All proceeds raised through this page will go Mr. Osborne. Pay it forward and reward his good deed." :freehug:
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Such a true example of heroism. That kind of heart belongs in the medical field. I hope the donations exceed just MA school and potentially push his education into nursing if he so desires. He deserves every ounce of appreciation he's getting. Too many just look the other way.

Bliss · May 19, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: How Planet Hollywood hero helped apprehend druggie Navy vet who plowed into Times Square tourists
By Mary Kekatos For Dailymail.com18:57 EDT 18 May 2017, updated 21:32 EDT 18 May 2017

Kendix, 47, from Brooklyn, was in Times Square when Richard Rojas plowed into pedestrians on Thursday

The Planet Hollywood bouncer was at work when he heard screams and saw a car careen onto the sidewalk

Bradix chased after Rojas, who attempted to flee police following the crash

He sat on Rojas, while two others held his arms, until police arrived to arrest him

Bradix says it's 'nice to be appreciated' but he doesn't view his actions as heroic

A fast-acting bystander helped police capture the out-of-control motorist accused of mowing down more than 20 pedestrians - and killing one - in Times Square in New York City on Thursday.

Ken Bradix, 47, was at his job as Door Host Supervisor of the area's Planet Hollywood restaurant when Richard Rojas mounted the curb.

When the 26-year-old tried to flee the scene after crashing his car, Bradix got to him first - tackling him to the ground before others arrived to assist.

The bouncer laid on top of Rojas until police appeared to arrest him.

Bradix spoke exclusively to DailyMail.com about how the day's events unfolded and, while many have described the Brooklynite's actions as 'heroic', he says he doesn't see himself as a hero in any way.

Ken Bradix, 47 (pictured), who works at the Planet Hollywood restaurant in Times Square, helped apprehend Richard Rojas, accused of mowing down more than 20 pedestrians - and killing one - in Times Square on Thursday

Bradix (in black cap and black shirt) was at work when heard screams and saw a car careen onto the sidewalk. After seeing Rojas (center) attempt to flee the scene, the Door Host Supervisor was the first to tackle him to the ground before others arrived to assist.

Bradix clocked into work around 9:30am and was there for about an hour and a half when he heard screams.

'I was in between Planet Hollywood and another store when I saw a car careening up the sidewalk, cross the street and hit a light pole,' he told DailyMail.com

'And the driver got out of the car and was running and screaming. No words, just screams.'..

Rest of the story in link..
(Video is crazy)...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4520554/The-hero-helped-apprehend-Times-Square-killer.html

Girl who was killed

Soulthinker · May 20, 2017

Bliss said: ↑

This Hero Took A Beating But Didn't Stop Until She Was Safe.
Now, The Internet's Repaying Him

August 26, 2015

Despite getting six stitches above his left eye and a swollen right hand that looked more like a water balloon, Maurice Osborne said he'd do it all again. :smt058

While riding the No. 3 train Wednesday morning at the Bergen Street station in New York City, Osborne said he heard screams from a woman, who investigators said was being sexually assaulted by 40-year-old Alvaro Dennica.

Osborne leaped into action and grabbed the man by the collar. He continued grabbing the man by his shirt, pulling him all the way up the subway station's steps and acgross Flatbush Avenue to the 78th Precinct, where he turned him in to police.

After the local news reported that the 37 year-old subway hero is livings in a Brooklyn shelter while studying to become a medical assistant, someone created a GoFundMe page to help him pay his expenses. In one week, donations have reached nearly $20,000.

* To make a donation to Maurice Osborne, visit gofundme.com/dn26mb7c

"In response to his brave act of heroism and on behalf of all women everywhere
this fundraiser is to aid Mr. Osborne in paying for his school tuition and all expenses related.
All proceeds raised through this page will go Mr. Osborne. Pay it forward and reward his good deed." :freehug:
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Great humanity has rewarded him via the net.

Bliss · Jul 24, 2017

Chicago Bears' linebacker Jerrell Freeman saves a choking Texas lawyer's life by performing the Heimlich maneuver in the middle of Austin airport
By Matthew Wright 23 Jul 2017

A Chicago NFL player saved a man's life in a Texas airport after he saw the man choking in a Texas airport.

On Sunday, Chicago Bears' Jerrell Freeman performed the Heimlich maneuver on a man at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Austin, Texas.

The football player then posed with the person he saved - Austin area lawyer, Marcus Ryan - in a photo which he would then share on social media.

'CRAZY!! Just saved my guy Marcus Ryan's life by using the Heimlich maneuver in the middle of the Austin airport! WOW Mom would be proud haha,' he said in the post he shared on both Twitter and Instagram.

Ryan would comment on the post, adding: 'True. And I'm very grateful.'

'Thank you SSSOOOOO much for being there and saving the husband of my daughter, father of 3 of my darling little grandchildren, and all around best son-in-law,' said Ryan's mother-in-law on the post.

We are deeply indebted to you!'

Bear's guard Kyle Long cosigned the praise and said: 'U da man.'

It is unknown whether the two men knew each other, prior to the incident.

While the Texas native missed out on four games last season for breaking the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy, Freeman led in tackles for the Bears with 110. He is expected to report to camp on Wednesday in anticipation for training to start on Thursday.

Hero!!! <3