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Post by mackman on Jan 3, 2009 14:04:26 GMT -5
I was fishing with my grandfather in the oldsmar trials close to the oldsmar flea market and i see an elderly guy standing next to my rods i go over to check and see that he was starting to take his shoes off which i thought was weird . he goes back to his car and i keep on fishing a little farther away. the ma comes back and tell a man that was sitting on a bench that he was 91 and that he was going to commit suicide but if the cops came to tell them he was just going for a swim. the guy calls me and tells me call the police that the man was going to jump i call them and as i do the man jumps from the dock head first he comes up but starts to sink i jump in and just leave my feet holding me and bring the old man in and hold him close to the dock with his head out of the water because i couldent take him out being that he was 200 something pounds and i am 16 and only 120 pounds. im just very happy i saved a life today.
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Post by inshorebasher on Jan 3, 2009 14:52:39 GMT -5
What a story mackman, i'm glad you saved his life but as many suicide attempts go...they are never finished until it is over. Being 91 and still able to walk talk and breathe its a shame to think at such a age and health suicide is the best way to go. May your unselfish act and courage bring you good karma and awesome new year!
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Post by havetofish on Jan 3, 2009 15:30:44 GMT -5
WTG Mackman....takes courage to do what you did, even though you probably didn't think twice about doing it. May the fish God's smile upon you.
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Post by grouperscooper on Jan 3, 2009 16:46:27 GMT -5
One thing to always remember.....life remembers the good and bad we do.One way or another life will pay us back for our deeds,good and bad. What a way for you to start your new year.  120 lbs??? Tell yo momma to feed you boy!!Theres fish to be caught.  |
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Post by mackman on Jan 3, 2009 17:57:32 GMT -5
lol grouperscooper have always been skinny hehe
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Post by bodysnatcher on Jan 3, 2009 22:31:01 GMT -5
1000 karma points for you. I hope he gets the help he need. In my line of work I have seen a lot more elderly people ending their own life.I only ever get to see the tragic side. Thank you for saving him and sharing with us the story. It's good to know there are still good people out there.
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Post by Look'n4Tuna on Jan 3, 2009 23:11:47 GMT -5
Great job mackman, not everyone would do what you did. My phrase is "you get what you give" well... today you gave good... so get ready to get big!!
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Post by bcc on Jan 4, 2009 15:43:07 GMT -5
Way to go something will certanily come around for you.
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Post by Kracker on Jan 4, 2009 19:47:46 GMT -5
good job man, i'm glad that theirs still good kids coming up in this world. i'm only 20, but its great knowing kids near/in my age group are doing good things.
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Post by dlkpalmetto on Jan 10, 2009 18:23:21 GMT -5
just read this and i'm really impressed.nice to know young guys now days give a dam....wtg fella i'd bet ya the lord was watching u that day
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Post by pascosal on Jan 23, 2009 1:48:35 GMT -5
wtg bro!!!!
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