New York Subway Hero

I was watching Letterman tonight and his guest was Wesley Autrey, a man who performed a daring New York City Subway rescue. I thought it was a cool story. I think it is always nice to see a feel-good story about a blue-collared everyman (or every-individual, if you prefer) doing a good thing just becuase it is the right thing. He seemed very down to earth and unassuming on Letterman. While I'm sure he's enjoying the attention, I don't think he was expecting it. (He got NYC's highest honor, the Bronze Medal, and a trip to Disney World and $10,000 from Donald Trump). Needless to say, I think his message is important (even though it is cliche)... "You should do the right thing."

Just to clarify- a man had a seizure and fell onto the subway tracks. Mr. Autrey jumped down at the last second and pushed the man into the gutter between the two rails. Laying on top of him, he only had a few inches of clearance between the train and himself. Five cars drove over him before they could stop the train, and he was stuck there with the guy for a while.