March 21, 2012
1. This article discusses the unfortunate death of Joe Delaney, who sacrificed himself to save three children who had fallen into a water-filled ditch. It touches on how he could never swim, but that didn't stop him from trying to save the kids. He saved one, but he and the other two didn't make it. It also says, with quotes from his wife, how good of a person he was. The writer explains that he never wanted anything for himself, just to provide for his two daughters and wife. This happened in Monroe, LA, where an amusement park attracted hundreds of people (many of whom could swim).
3. This story resonates with the public because we are so used to hearing about the murderers, rapists, and arsonists, that such a story of heroism could be refreshing. The media makes people like serial killers, heartless people, famous. Take Charles Manson for example. Everyone knows his name, and not Joe Delaney's. It brings to light the twisted nature of today's media, and who really should be famous.
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