AllTheWrongWords Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 But this lil homie at the very least deserves a thread for having heart to do what he did. http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_upshot/20110113/ts_yblog_upshot/boy-saved-brothers-life-in-australian-flood Jordan Rice, a 13-year-old Australian boy, has emerged as a tragic-heroic figure in news accounts of the disastrous Australian floods, after he asked a rescuer to save his little brother, Blake, before himself. Jordan Rice and his mother, Donna, were swept away by floodwaters and drowned before rescuer Warren McErlean could return for them. Jordan's father, John Tyson, told the Toowoomba Chronicle Jordan could not swim and was terrified of water. "I can only imagine what was going on inside to give up his life to save his brother, even though he was petrified of water," he said. "He is our little hero." Tyson told the paper his longtime partner, Donna Rice, was driving with two of her young sons in tire-level water when her engine stopped. She called for help and the three of them got on the roof of the car as the floodwaters rose quickly. Bystanders were not offering help until McErlean tied a rope around himself and went after them. A wave of water was coming fast when McErlean reached them with the rope. "Save my brother first," Jordan said, according to McErlean. Jordan and his mother were swept away, and only 10-year-old Blake survived. Jordan Rice CNN link: http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/01/13/flood.teenager/index.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRANNYHANDJOBSONER Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IOU Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I heard about this earlier tonight and was fucking dumbstruck by what he did. We should all have that greatness is us or at least strive for it. Little bad ass mother fucker. RIP!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akrisone Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 You can only hope to die a legend in history. And this kid made a name for himself early...rest in power Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Word up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yinz n'at Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 selfless gangster shit... rip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastZeetec302 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 rip little dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..romero.. Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 this reminds me of a story from a small town i used to live. rip to jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_casek Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wow, this boy was a real man. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UPS! Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 ''Bystanders were not offering help until McErlean tied a rope around himself and went after them.'' Not to take attention off this kids heroics, but I just wanted to say fuck people who do nothing when someones in trouble or needs help. Its a shame the only person present with heart besides the rescuer was a 13 year old boy, but atleast he died a man. Rest in peace brave fella 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I was told once, that in the heat of a crisis - if you see people not helping you MUST APPOINT A PERSON, AND ORDER THEM TO DO AS YOU SAY, not ask randomly for help or scream (somebody help me). You have to assert yourself with AUTHORITY and FORCEFULLY TELL PEOPLE what to do, otherwise they just stand there looking indecisive and SHOCKED. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hahaha760 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 RIP Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KILZ FILLZ Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I was told once, that in the heat of a crisis - if you see people not helping you MUST APPOINT A PERSON, AND ORDER THEM TO DO AS YOU SAY, not ask randomly for help or scream (somebody help me). You have to assert yourself with AUTHORITY and FORCEFULLY TELL PEOPLE what to do, otherwise they just stand there looking indecisive and SHOCKED. It's true. That's one of the things they teach in CPR training "YOU CALL 911" -> "YOU GET ME AND AED(defibulator)" <- "YOU STAND OUTSIDE AND DIRECT THE AMBULANCE" -> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 why is it that the best people in the world leave it far too soon and we're left with what remains. RIP *also great to realize what to do, and what not to do, when shit goes down don't be naive enough to think you'd never end up in a situation like this crisis situations are so fucking chaotic. in NOLA after katrina, even a month after katrina, when i was there, shit was fucking anarchy, and not in that good teenage punk way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord patrick Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 serious business RIP lil Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visiting Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 RIP. Honorable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Realism Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Fuck. World could always use more people like this. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defer Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 everyone should have something or someone in their life that they would do this for. rest in peace little dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DivineMind Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Dam i just read this.. how sad.. if there is a heaven then he deserves to be there.. R.I.P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCarBombs Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 his picture makes him look like an old school child actor. R.I.P little man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvey Wallbanger Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Hopefully, people think of this kid next time they're standing around watching people die unnecessarily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUSO Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Take a lot of courage to do this and at his age is remarkable. God Bless his family RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
injury Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 It's true. That's one of the things they teach in CPR training "YOU CALL 911" -> "YOU GET ME AND AED(defibulator)" <- "YOU STAND OUTSIDE AND DIRECT THE AMBULANCE" -> Was gonna say this too, in a crisis situation like that people will flock to a leader, if it's you just keep giving orders till you can't anymore... RIP lil' man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPS Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 RIP Little Hero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeSent Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 dont see that, Ever... RIP superkid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decyferon Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wow I can't imagine being in that situation, I helped my mum and brother once from getting washed away in a real strong tide in a river but that fucking pales in comparison to this little guy. True Hero RIP, stories like this always choke me up a bit. I hope the people that just stood around doing fuck all live their lives in complete shame knowing they did nothing to help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampFightOner Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wow, this boy was a real man. RIP. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayWORD? Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 True Hero RIP, stories like this always choke me up a bit. for real. while some might see only tragedy in this situation, there is alot of inspiration to this story. restores my faith in humanity, especially in those lil dudes on the comeup. true gentleman to the end, his parents raised a solid boy. RIP lil homey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewreynoldsx Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 makes me think of my older brother. courageous kid. rest on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineCabinet Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 RIP back to source... his spirit lives stay bright Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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