In January 2007, 51 year old Wesley Autrey jumped between the rails of a subway line in order to hold down a man having an epileptic seizure, most probably saving his life.YouTube: CBS News Reoprt
A few days later he received the 'Bronze Medal' from the mayor of New York, and later that month was publicly acclaimed by President Bush in his the State of the Union address.
YouTube: George Bush gives tribute at State of the Union speech
Having an epileptic niece himself Wesley has become an activist for the Epilepsy Foundation.
YouTube: Epilepsy Foundation interview (part 1 of 3)
"Even if I'd lost my life, I believe in life after death
so it doesn't bother me." . . . . Interview: (part 2) (part 3)
For some months Mr Autrey became the favourite of talk show hosts and received further awards. Since then he has launched a foundation aimed at saving kids from the dangers of the streets.
YouTube: Wesley Autrey on Letterman (2.3 mins)
YouTube: Wesley Autrey on Letterman (10 mins)
Over the 2008/09 holiday season Wesley had a reunion with the man he risked his life for, Cameron Hollopeter, and the two families have become firm friends.
Daily News: Holiday reunion
"Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." (The Bible - John 15:13. NIV)
YouTube: Similar event 20 years earlier, on Rescue 911
Wikipedia: Wesley Autrey
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