CNN headline reads: Subway hero enjoys his 15 minutes of fame
CNN got it wrong. This man had no thoughts of fame as he leaped to save a fellow human being.
NEW YORK (AP) -- It took only an instant for Wesley Autrey to decide to jump into a subway track to rescue a stranger from an oncoming train. In hindsight, even he is somewhat startled by his dramatic decision, Autrey said Wednesday. But knowing he narrowly escaped injury or possibly death, the 50-year-old Harlem construction worker doesn't regret his choice. "I did something to save someone's life," he said.
The father of three has found himself the object of public attention since Tuesday, when he saved a young man who had fallen onto the subway tracks by pushing him into a gap between the rails.
In my opinion, his actions deserves a lifetime of respect. He is a real super hero...a brave man.
2007-01-04 05:31:27 · 16 answers · asked by Joir 2 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Atlanta
If everyone could be this courageous, the world would be a better place!
2007-01-04 05:35:34 · answer #1 · answered by srbunce 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is 15 mins of fame worth risking not having any more time on this Earth? Would anyone swap 15 mins of fame and die for 40 - 60 years of life?
2007-01-04 05:40:50 · answer #2 · answered by alienaviator 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely not. And this is why. You don't save human lives to get fame. You save human lives because that is your purpose on earth. Do you think doctors demand fame after they perform open-heart surgery? Do you think they ask for a pat on the back after they deliver a fetus of 24 weeks and it lives a healthy normal life after leaving their care? No. I wouldn't ask for 15 minutes. Fame is overrated.
2007-01-04 05:39:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Fame was on his mind at the time. I don't think he wanted any fame from it, he was doing what he thought was right. Most likely didn't think about it till it was over..
2007-01-04 05:41:48 · answer #4 · answered by TC_43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fame has nothing to do you help! No gray area here, no what am I gonna get from this, you ( to coin an already beaten to death phrase) "just do it" you don't worry about it.
2007-01-04 05:54:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure he wasn't considering how much fame he would gain when he did it, so your question is misleading. How many people would risk their life - period? I wouldn't risk my life for fame, but probably would just to help another.
2007-01-04 05:40:01 · answer #6 · answered by Bondgirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Would I have done this? Yes.
Would my motive have been for fame? Absolutely not.
2007-01-04 05:51:24 · answer #7 · answered by Semi-charmed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Love stories like this. I wish all of mankind operated this way!
2007-01-04 06:01:11 · answer #8 · answered by Natedogg 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Never in a million minutes,.
2007-01-04 05:34:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it means that i die then no .saving people is not for fame its a its one of the reason's that we live.i don't even think that i ant fame.
2007-01-05 10:07:02 · answer #10 · answered by tibit 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋