Two off-duty firemen save teammate on the hardwood
I play in a pretty competitive adult rec league in Newport Beach. I was away on vacation, but last week, one of my teammates collapsed on the court and stopped breathing. Here’s what happened…
If it had been any other night, he’d probably be dead. If he had decided to join another team, he could be dead. If even one thing had been different about Tuesday, he might not be here for his wife and kids.
But like friend Craig Covey said, “The moons, planets and the stars, everything was in alignment.”
It’s one of those stories you just can’t make up.
Every father should have their kid read this article and have a discussion about what it means to be a real hero.
Outstanding story!
Great story, but did anyone else slam the brakes on this line?
“Neither could see what was coming for their friend Dave, who asked his last name be withheld because it could jeopardize his employment.”
Ouch.
That part was poorly written in my opinion. Dave is just looking for a job and doesn’t want this affect his chances of finding employment. It should have read, “…Dave, who asked his last name be withheld.”
It’s guys like that that help me sleep well at night. I’m sure I would have froze in a situation like that.