N.Y. Dad Murdered While Rescuing Teen From Attack
By laglen
@laglen (19759)
United States
March 21, 2010 1:48pm CST
A hardworking father of two, who was about to get engaged to his girlfriend, was stabbed to death trying to rescue a young family friend from a pack of bloodthirsty teenage thugs on a Bronx street, cops said.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2010/03/21/ny-dad-murdered-rescuing-teen-attack/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+foxnews%2Fus+%28Text+-+US%29
Does this kind of story make you not want to help people? It is scary but I do think it is right to help others. I hope they catch these guys and put them away for a very long time. I feel for his kids and girlfriend.
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
23 Mar 10
I feel sorry for the kids, the fiance (the rest of his family and friends). I think many of us would jump in and try and help, like he did. I don't think you think about what could possibly happen to you; you just react. When they catch this bunch of thugs, I hope they nail them good, as adults, not juveniles.
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
23 Mar 10
Yeah, like those security guards (can't remember where) who stood by while one teenager kicked the h*ll out of another teenager awhile back... It seems to me it was in PA. But to stand by and do nothing...gees. I would have taken a cane after them (unfortunately, or fortunately, I don't use a cane yet... I would have had to use my mom's cane...or her walker.)
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@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
21 Mar 10
Oh my gosh! That is so sad! I read the long article from the actual newspaper. It's so sad! He has a 6 year old daughter and a 6 month old daughter! I feel so bad for them, and of course for his would be fiancee. I really hope they get some help and are able to live comfortably, while of course probably living heart broken too.
Despite this story (and I'm sure, many stories like it) I don't think I would just be able to stand around or ignore someone in distress--especially a kid. I'm only 21 so it's hard for me to think of a 16 year old as a child, but they still are. Having said that, I couldn't watch an adult in danger/pain without trying to help too.
I think Orland is very brave, and I hope people remember him...and not just his family.
@LilyoftheThorns (12918)
• United States
22 Mar 10
Oh definitely! I bet their mom will tell them the story all the time! I know I would if I ever went through something like this *knock on wood*
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@gewcew23 (8007)
• United States
21 Mar 10
Even after reading this story I would still want to help. This story just enforces my belief the people should be allowed to carry self-defense weapons. The police cannot possible be every where, so we need to be able to protect our self from those that would mean us harm.
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@snowy22315 (208841)
• United States
21 Mar 10
It is so sad to hear about things like this. I just wish the world was less violent and that things like this did not go on. I hate to hear about innoccent people getting killed.
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