This story is about a man, Emery Henn, who’s car got stuck on some railroad tracks and a train was coming toward him. Two men, John Zimmer and Justin Widell, came to his aid by pulling him out of the car before the train hit his vehicle and sent debris flying everywhere. Henn was eighty seven and had recently had hip surgery which prevented his from getting out of the car. Zimmer and Widell saw the car and made a split second decision. They said it was a reaction: “We saw a guy in need…” Zimmer who is a retired Marine claims he was only doing his civic duty. He recalls when he flipped his boat on the Mississippi in 2002 and someone came to his aid. Henn will be spending Christmas with his family.
I believe this is definitely a newsworthy story! It is well written. The story gives us the highlights of the incident and informs us of what happened. I like how the writer not only makes this story news but also makes it a feature story. The writer brings you into the story and pulls at your feelings while still informing you of what happened.
On a more personal level I like part of the story where the writer informs us of a past event. It reminds me of the phrase or movie “Pay it Forward”. Zimmer was just paying forward the gift that someone else had given him. I have to say I am a person who loves a good feel good story so this story really touches me. I know Henn won’t ever forget the gift he was given.
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May 22nd, 2011 at 11:37 pm
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