Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 I was riding the Washington, DC metro this evening and got off at my usual station. Walked through one of the little walled enclosures where folks can sit out of the wind. Two teens were in there, the place smelled like vomit, and one of them was trying to get the other to walk, even though he was clearly in no condition to. Puking, foaming at the mouth, slurred speech, unresponsive limbs. By that time two other adults had stopped, The sober teen kept trying to convince us his "friend" was okay. It looked like he might get ugly on us but we stood our ground in the doors and didn't let him take the kid. We called an ambulance and the sober said he "needed to leave", but wrote down the other kid's name and address before taking off. The paramedics were then in a matter of minutes, and by that time the kid was totally unresponsive. Eyes rolled back in his head and everything. All I know is that his name is Derek. He's at the hospital now. I'm praying for the medical staff and those around him. I'm also praying for the kid who ran. He has a hard heart, but somewhere in there is a soft spot because at least he thought enough to write down data that was useful before cowering away. I pray the soft will overcome the hard. Please join me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Mo Lassess, SASS #65309L Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Good for you Charlie, and yes, I will join you in praying for both youths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calico Mary Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Charlie, you did the right thing and bless you for doing so. In today's society, too many would have just kept going on their way. Prayers up for the young man and his parents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EE Taft Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 My prayers added. Ya just never know....in a different world that could be any of us. Even when you're down (and I have been lately being without a job) Keep in mind someone will always offer prayers and help. Situation should never make one turn their back on those involved. Good on ya, CH. For the prayers and for stopping to help and standing strong. ~EE~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Don't think the other kid necessarily had a hard heart. He was just young, scared and didn't know what to do, so he ran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Fernando Slim, SASS #20521 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Charlie you live the Cowboy way. Prayers on the way. SFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Prayers up for the youths and for the doctors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache Hawk 60642 Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Prayers on da way, Charlie ! In this day and age, it is quiet refreshing to see some one stop to help, not only stand their ground but to call the EMTS. My wife says men like that are few and far between. And, she saids, she's got one of them too ! Prayers for all ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pit Bull Tex Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Prayers up for the youths and for the doctors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Business Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Real hard case. Praying for his full recovery and sucessful rehab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 You're okay, Charlie. I'm proud you're one of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Adding mine to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooster Ron Wayne Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Prayers on the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Wesson Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Prayers up, for all. Moose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big50 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Praying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Kris Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 That was a very kind and brave thing you did Charlie. God bless you for that. I'm praying the kid comes out of this OK and for The Lord to guide the healing hands of the doctors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bama Red Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 You done real good, Charlie. Prayers up for both the boys and you and the other good samaritans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Don't think the other kid necessarily had a hard heart. He was just young, scared and didn't know what to do, so he ran. You beat me to it, Bob. Young, scared, thinking he would catch all the blame. Of course, prayers up for Derek. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman T. Range, SASS #44722 Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Prayers on the way. Roman T. Range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Smokepole #29248L Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 Prayers, Up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Steel Duke Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 May the Lord watch over Derek and find the small soft open part of his heart. BSD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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