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May 3, 2021 18:32:39   #
Wonttakeitanymore
 
SWMBO wrote:
He seems like an awsome person. May he be still kicking for many more years, and I don't care what his politics are or what color his skin is, he is still a good person.

SWMBO


Amen

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May 3, 2021 20:15:17   #
BigMike Loc: yerington nv
 
permafrost wrote:
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic swimmer, had just completed a 12-mile run with his brother when they saw a trolley bus crash into a dam reservoir. The trolley bus sank 80 feet offshore at a depth of 33 feet. Shavarsh immediately dove in and swam to the bus and despite zero visibility, managed to kick in the back window, injuring himself in the process. He proceeded to save twenty people trapped in the bus, one at a time, for hours.
The combined effect of the cold water and his inquiries from breaking the glass window led to his hospitalization for 45 days after the incident, during which time he developed pneumonia, sepsis, and lung damage which ended his athletic career.
For years, his story wasn't known, until an article about the event identified him by name in 1982. In 1985, he happened to pass by a burning building and rushed inside, again saving people trapped inside one at a time until he collapsed. He was again hospitalized with severe burns and lung damage.
He's still kicking it at 66. Just an awesome person I learned about today and thought I'd share.
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic ... (show quote)


Milosia2 wrote:
He definitely was, not a Republican.


Can you lay the negative stuff aside for posts like this?


They deleted this post! Anyone know why?

Did I insult Milosia?

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May 3, 2021 20:30:29   #
Rose42
 
permafrost wrote:
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic swimmer, had just completed a 12-mile run with his brother when they saw a trolley bus crash into a dam reservoir. The trolley bus sank 80 feet offshore at a depth of 33 feet. Shavarsh immediately dove in and swam to the bus and despite zero visibility, managed to kick in the back window, injuring himself in the process. He proceeded to save twenty people trapped in the bus, one at a time, for hours.
The combined effect of the cold water and his inquiries from breaking the glass window led to his hospitalization for 45 days after the incident, during which time he developed pneumonia, sepsis, and lung damage which ended his athletic career.
For years, his story wasn't known, until an article about the event identified him by name in 1982. In 1985, he happened to pass by a burning building and rushed inside, again saving people trapped inside one at a time until he collapsed. He was again hospitalized with severe burns and lung damage.
He's still kicking it at 66. Just an awesome person I learned about today and thought I'd share.
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic ... (show quote)


Great story perm!

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May 3, 2021 20:32:31   #
Rose42
 
BigMike wrote:
Milosia2 wrote:
He definitely was, not a Republican.


Can you lay the negative stuff aside for posts like this?


They deleted this post! Anyone know why?

Did I insult Milosia?


Some nitwits like milosia just can’t help themselves. It was deleted probably to keep politics out of the thread.

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May 3, 2021 20:33:54   #
archie bunker Loc: Texas
 
BigMike wrote:
Milosia2 wrote:
He definitely was, not a Republican.


Can you lay the negative stuff aside for posts like this?


They deleted this post! Anyone know why?

Did I insult Milosia?


I requested it. Mine was deleted as well.

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May 3, 2021 20:35:25   #
BigMike Loc: yerington nv
 
Rose42 wrote:
Some nitwits like milosia just can’t help themselves. It was deleted probably to keep politics out of the thread.


Did the little 'ho complain?

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May 4, 2021 06:47:55   #
Big dog
 
permafrost wrote:
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic swimmer, had just completed a 12-mile run with his brother when they saw a trolley bus crash into a dam reservoir. The trolley bus sank 80 feet offshore at a depth of 33 feet. Shavarsh immediately dove in and swam to the bus and despite zero visibility, managed to kick in the back window, injuring himself in the process. He proceeded to save twenty people trapped in the bus, one at a time, for hours.
The combined effect of the cold water and his inquiries from breaking the glass window led to his hospitalization for 45 days after the incident, during which time he developed pneumonia, sepsis, and lung damage which ended his athletic career.
For years, his story wasn't known, until an article about the event identified him by name in 1982. In 1985, he happened to pass by a burning building and rushed inside, again saving people trapped inside one at a time until he collapsed. He was again hospitalized with severe burns and lung damage.
He's still kicking it at 66. Just an awesome person I learned about today and thought I'd share.
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic ... (show quote)


Where is he now ? I want him as a neighbor !!

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May 4, 2021 11:39:59   #
TexaCan Loc: Homeward Bound!
 
permafrost wrote:
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic swimmer, had just completed a 12-mile run with his brother when they saw a trolley bus crash into a dam reservoir. The trolley bus sank 80 feet offshore at a depth of 33 feet. Shavarsh immediately dove in and swam to the bus and despite zero visibility, managed to kick in the back window, injuring himself in the process. He proceeded to save twenty people trapped in the bus, one at a time, for hours.
The combined effect of the cold water and his inquiries from breaking the glass window led to his hospitalization for 45 days after the incident, during which time he developed pneumonia, sepsis, and lung damage which ended his athletic career.
For years, his story wasn't known, until an article about the event identified him by name in 1982. In 1985, he happened to pass by a burning building and rushed inside, again saving people trapped inside one at a time until he collapsed. He was again hospitalized with severe burns and lung damage.
He's still kicking it at 66. Just an awesome person I learned about today and thought I'd share.
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic ... (show quote)


This is the ultimate picture of, Love your Neighbor! What an amazing man! Thanks for sharing!

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May 4, 2021 12:15:05   #
BigMike Loc: yerington nv
 
Rose42 wrote:
Some nitwits like milosia just can’t help themselves. It was deleted probably to keep politics out of the thread.


I didn't bring it into it, though.

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May 8, 2021 17:23:40   #
DamnYANKEE
 
permafrost wrote:
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic swimmer, had just completed a 12-mile run with his brother when they saw a trolley bus crash into a dam reservoir. The trolley bus sank 80 feet offshore at a depth of 33 feet. Shavarsh immediately dove in and swam to the bus and despite zero visibility, managed to kick in the back window, injuring himself in the process. He proceeded to save twenty people trapped in the bus, one at a time, for hours.
The combined effect of the cold water and his inquiries from breaking the glass window led to his hospitalization for 45 days after the incident, during which time he developed pneumonia, sepsis, and lung damage which ended his athletic career.
For years, his story wasn't known, until an article about the event identified him by name in 1982. In 1985, he happened to pass by a burning building and rushed inside, again saving people trapped inside one at a time until he collapsed. He was again hospitalized with severe burns and lung damage.
He's still kicking it at 66. Just an awesome person I learned about today and thought I'd share.
In 1976, Shavarsh Karapetyan, an Armenian Olympic ... (show quote)


The words a REAL HERO comes to mind . Which are almost extinct nowdays

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