Your Heroic Heart – Caring Rides
Heroes are ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Anonymous When Andrew Carnegie created his Hero Commission, the steel magnate’s first intent was,To place those following peaceful vocations, who have been injured in heroic effort to save human life, in somewhat better positions pecuniarily than before, until again able to work. In the case of death, the widow and children, or other dependents, to be provided for until she remarries, and the children until they reach a self-supporting age. For exceptional children exceptional grants may be made for exceptional education. So far, six people have received the Carnegie Medal twice. In 1958, Ruddell Stitch was a 26-year-old boxer who rescued a dam operator who fell into the Ohio, fractured his leg and could not swim. While drifting downstream, Ruddell kept the man afloat until help arrived. Eighteen months later, Ruddell was helping a friend across the sill of the same dam when his buddy slipped, pulling Ruddell with him. Ruddell swam over 100 feet and kept diving, trying to find his friend. Ruddell left a wife and six children. When his widow died two years later, the Hero Fund provided a monthly stipend to the children’s grandmother for 16 years. On May 12, 1963, 20-year-old Daniel Stockwell ran 150 feet to a small beach where two men had fallen into the Atlantic Ocean. He then swam 35 feet to support one unconscious man until help arrived. On October 15, 1991, Daniel was a school principal who offered himself as a substitute hostage for fifteen students being held at gunpoint. For 40 minutes, Daniel talked with the assailant until police subdued the gunman. Research and Photos Source: Carnegie Hero Fund Commission Wouldn’t more monuments and statues honoring these kinds of heroes be great? ‘Hero’ comes from ancient words meaning demi [half, unfinished, almost]-god and to watch over, to protect. A “Random Act of Kindness” qualifies, as in this post’s video. Imagine a world where everyone goes to bed a hero. Random Acts of Kindness:Mr. Bill’s Village Click Here to View [2 minutes, 37 seconds] A Great Gift Through midnight EST, May 11, Succeed and Soar’s “Beyond The Sky’s Limits” series is 25% off. The 72-page books are sketch journals that offer space for “Illustrated Wisdoms,” a Contemplative Art guided by the heart. This doodling and drawing can open peaceful and inspiring spaces while: * Clarifying choices * Offering important insights * Relaxing body, mind and spirit All books have high-gloss, laminated covers. Three versions of Beyond the Sky’s Limits can be previewed here: 6×9, Standard color, 72 page sketch journal. Regular $33. This week $25. View. 5×8, Economy color, 72-page sketch journal. Regular $16. This week $12. View 5×8 Standard color, 36-page book of visual inspirations. Regular $18. This week, $13.50. View. Shop All Books Thanks for your support!
Your Heroic Heart, Money Multiplies
The “Heroic Hearts” series is inspired Succeed and Soar’s August 21, 2021 post. There, Eleanor Roosevelt said, “We do not have to become heroes overnight. Just a step at a time.” How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time. –Morgan Freeman On March 12, 1904, in New York City, the Deed of Trust created by steel industrialist Andrew Carnegie opened, Gentlemen: We live in a heroic age. Not seldom are we thrilled by deeds of heroism where men or women are injured or lose their lives in attempting to preserve or rescue their fellows; such the heroes of civilization. The heroes of barbarism maimed or killed theirs. * Carnegie then created a fund from which “the heroes and those dependent upon them should be freed from pecuniary cares resulting from their heroism.” One of the first awardees was Richard X. Hughes of Bangor, Pennsylvania. Hughes was 42 and working in a slate quarry. Hughes sought shelter when an explosive blast was set then noticed John R. Owens had been blinded by burning powder and both could not find his way and stood near a cliff. With his own life in danger, Hughes ran from his safe place and carried Owens from harm. The 10,000th Carnegie Hero was Vickie Tillman of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. On February 19, 2017, Tillman stopped her car and called 911 when she saw Billy A. Aime being assaulted and bloodied, resulting in a concussion. The 56-year-old cafeteria worker next left her car and jumped on the attacker’s back to keep him from grabbing the police officer’s gun. She then restrained the assailant until help arrived. [The lady looks pretty petite in this picture.] ‘Hero’ comes from ancient words meaning demi [half, unfinished, almost]-god and to watch over, to protect. A “Random Act of Kindness” qualifies, as in this post’s video. Imagine a world where everyone goes to bed a hero. Found Money Multiplies Click Here to View [3 minutes, 50 seconds] A child finds money in restaurant parking lot. How he spends the windfall snowballs. First aired March 29, 2014 COMMENT. This month shop Succeed and Soar art on towels. Details: Luxurious, brushed microfiber 100% cotton back for maximum absorption Top of towel has image, back of towel is white Three sizes: Hand towel 15” x 30” Bath towel 32”x 64” and Bath Sheet 37” x 74” Machine wash cold, tumble dry at low heat Personalized art arrangement Place vertical or horizontal on towel Change size and position Select from dozens of background colors See all towels. Shop all Fine Art America Collections. Thanks.