"A beautiful moment of humanity"

Warrigal

Warrigal

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I have heard it said that when disaster and horror strike, and children are bewildered and frightened, we should urge them to look at the people who step up to help. Show them examples of people who show compassion and bravery.

This example of a man putting aside animosity to save the life of someone who could be seen as an adversary hit me between the eyes this morning and I would like to share it as a ray of sunshine in a dark time.

It took place during a Black Lives Matter protest in London.

In the middle of opposing demonstrations in London over the weekend, a Black Lives Matter protester placed a bloodied counter-protester in a 'fireman's lift' and carried him to the police.

It's a photo that has resonated with many as a moment of humanity that jarred with the broader narrative of violent scuffles between clashing demonstrators.

Anti-racism protester Patrick Hutchinson has spoken to British media about the story behind the photo and why he stepped in to carry the man to safety.

Full story https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-06...-lives-matter-protester-photo-london/12354776
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Warrigal said:
I have heard it said that when disaster and horror strike, and children are bewildered and frightened, we should urge them to look at the people who step up to help. Show them examples of people who show compassion and bravery.

This example of a man putting aside animosity to save the life of someone who could be seen as an adversary hit me between the eyes this morning and I would like to share it as a ray of sunshine in a dark time.

It took place during a Black Lives Matter protest in London.



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I genuinely hope that this has made an impact on the man who was lifted up and taken to safety. Change has to begin somewhere, and this is one way. We are all human beings and should be treated equally.
 
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Warrigal said:
I have heard it said that when disaster and horror strike, and children are bewildered and frightened, we should urge them to look at the people who step up to help. Show them examples of people who show compassion and bravery.

This example of a man putting aside animosity to save the life of someone who could be seen as an adversary hit me between the eyes this morning and I would like to share it as a ray of sunshine in a dark time.

It took place during a Black Lives Matter protest in London.



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yes it was all over our papers within an hour of it occurring...
 
HollyDolly, IMO it is like the example of the nurse who lost her life on the bridge by coming to the aid of a stranger injured by the terrorist who used a vehicle to run down innocent pedestrians. She is also a hero whose name should be remembered. Sadly, I have forgotten it, which is why some lasting memorialisation like a plaque at the site is desirable. Then in future times people will hear her story and honour her, as is fitting.

The image of the fireman's lift example is so striking I would like to see a statue made. Cast in bronze, skin colour would not matter and over time, both men would turn green anyway, but the beauty of the act would remain.
 
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HollyDolly, IMO it is like the example of the nurse who lost her life on the bridge by coming to the aid of a stranger injured by the terrorist who used a vehicle to run down innocent pedestrians. She is also a hero whose name should be remembered. Sadly, I have forgotten it, which is why some lasting memorialisation like a plaque at the site is desirable. Then in future times people will hear her story and honour her, as is fitting.

The image of the fireman's lift example is so striking I would like to see a statue made. Cast in bronze, skin colour would not matter and over time, both men would turn green anyway, but the beauty of the act would remain.
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Do you mean Kirsty Boden , Warrigal?..I totally agree.. both should be morialised in some way, both as brave as each other in their different yet similar way
 
Bravery is not being fearless but overcoming fear. Heroism is overcoming fear for the sake of someone else.

In the grounds of the Australian War Museum in Canberra is a statue of a man known to all as "Weary" Dunlop. He was a doctor and POW of the Japanese in Changi during WW II.

There are many reasons why he was revered by the men in his care but in my mind this one stands out as exceptional

Edward Dunlop displayed both compassion and courage in caring for and protecting his men. On a number of occasions he put his own life on the line by standing up to the Japanese to defend his fellow POWs against cruelty and brutality. In one instance Dunlop saved the life of a blind amputee by literally putting himself between the POW and the bayonets of Japanese soldiers who had determined that his life was not worth maintaining.

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Weary-Dunlop
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Every time I visit the museum I look up at his statue and feel warmed by his humanity.

 
Good men and women-noble and true
Mine is:

Hugh Thompson Jr.the helicopter pilot that tried to stop the slaughter at me lie in viet nam
His efforts were buried, no one wanted to hear it, see it, maybe it would go away and it did.
Hugh Thompson, who is he?

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The man carrying the injured person to safety, who is he? Don't let him be lost.

Addendum: finally got enough sense to view clip and read print.
reminds me of the fireman in Oklahoma City Bombing, carrying a child to medical treatment-face twisted by fatigue and concern.

There's lots of hero around, we have forgotten how to find them.
 
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