Hey man, I appriciate that. To use to being called a MF, and shown no respect. Its nice to know some people care...
Awesome job, Jeff. Not too many folks would do the same.
I never used to carry a knife, and one day there was a shooting outside my house with multiple guns. After the dust cleared someone was screaming pretty bad. After a look around, I went out. A kid that had been kidnapped in gang-related BS and his buddy managed to cause a car to wreck on my street and a shoot out ensued. This kid was lying on the ground shot through the arm with an AK47.
Yes, an AK. This was in Youngstown, Ohio... my hometown.
Anyhow, I didn't have a knife, and he was wearing a construction "oney", had his hands still tied behind his back. Eventually, after much hollering, a neighbor brought out a steak knife and I was able to cut him out, remove a sleeve, and had to use my belt to stop the bleeding. The whole time, a group of neighbors stood on one side of the street, not helping, and calling various members of gangs. Another group helped me help this kid, and brought out a blanket to keep him warm. I was told later at the police station that members of both gangs were already at the hospital before the kid even got there. I like to think I may have helped save his arm at least, but its not like I'll ever get a thank you.
Point being, it still feels good to help someone out (thanks or not), know that have the wits to do it, and that it DOES matter that you have the right gear on you all the time, cause you just never know.
On a side note, my Uncle, who is basically my Dad, got into a head on collision today, too. He's okay, thanks to airbags and being a lifelong truck driver with great skills. I've been hearing about a TON of bad accidents lately... scary stuff.
Maybe I need on of those RC5 kits for MY truck...
