I don't know whether or not most people reading this would know but at the moment areas of South East Queensland (Australia) have been under serious flooding. Now obviously it is a tragedy with people losing their lives, homes and families in the floods. Out of all the tragic news, I stumbled on this story of a young 13 year old boy Jordan Rice. Jordan and his family were caught in the middle of all the flooding and when rescuers eventually showed up they could only save Jordan or his 10 year old brother. Jordan told the rescuers to save his brother, a decision which ultimately cost him his life. Now he's not going to receive some fantastic memorial or a statue made in his honour, but what he did was truly heroic and I felt as though I should share this story with anyone I can.
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ReplyDeletegood story. hopefully his brother dont grow up to be a waste of life. because he obv wasnt
ReplyDeletethanks for the link
ReplyDeleteThat's an inspiring story. I agree with you poetry, I hope the brother appreciates what he did for him..
ReplyDeleteVery sad story :( Seen it on TV
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oh god i want to cry... that's horrible :'( it's just not fair...
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ReplyDeletewow...that's really sad and inspiring. :(
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ReplyDeletesounds like an hero to me.
ReplyDeleteWhy couldn't they save them both?
ReplyDeleteDamn man, that's harsh. Much respect to the poor kid.
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That's incredible. I respect the hell out of him. Nice blog, followed.
ReplyDeleteThat's very sad. My heart goes out to him.
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Wow, what he did was really heroic! The poor boy...
ReplyDeleteWhat courage for a 13 year old - truly heroic and courageous
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ReplyDeleteI read this on BBC news. Good stuff!
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very sad when i read this, the boy showed alot of maturity
ReplyDeletethat's so sad!
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Some people are born naturally heroic. His memory will always live on in my mind!
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i would do the same for my sisters, i think they should have the chance to live out a happy life =]
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'Tis a shame the best of us go first. But I guess thats all part of being awesome. Live on in legend, little man.
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I hope his brother feels a bit of pressure to do something great with his life-- for Jordan's sake.
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wow, what a good kid
ReplyDeleteWow, that's really cool but really sad. What an alpha kid
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I hadn't heard of that.
ReplyDeleteThat is intense. At that age, I also would have been that way, but I don't know if I could do it, now.
His brother must be crushed beneath his feelings for his brother...
This kid is what ever other kid should admire his immense courage.
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