Part of me wants to punch Wesley in the face. I feel like a little, dumb weepy bitch every time I think of his story. How do you even describe something like what he did? He wasn't in an adrenaline situation (e.g. battlefield); the person on the tracks wasn't his family member, his friend, or even an acquaintance. I'm a pretty big guy and I would feel like an ant standing next to Wesley Autrey.
I wish I could remember the specifics of this story I read maybe 20 yrs ago...anyway, this klansman in Illinois kept harassing/picketing local Jews and generally making their lives miserable. The klansman gets cancer and is tended every day by his Jewish neighbors! They know who he is but care for him anyway. When he recovered, he went around to schools lecturing to kids about how prejudice and hate are wrong. Who knows how positive change will enter anyone's life. Amazing Grace indeed.
A news crew staged an "abduction" of a little girl on a busy city street. Dozens of people walked by as she struggled and cried out, "YOU'RE NOT MY DADDY!" The first who finally responded... were two young black men. I still tear up thinking of their courage. We all need to try to understand, love and support one another. Thanks for your comment.
God, I wish I could find it!!! I can't remember what it was on, but it was amazing. The only guys who responded bravely were exactly the kind of guys stereotypes like to demonize. I have been thinking of this video a lot because there has been a lot of racist comments on a video I put up about the Epic Beard Man incident. I would love to be able to reference that video to get people to question their assumptions about who is a "thug"? I'll keep looking and if you ever find it pls let me kno
haha alright man ill be looking later on, on google to see if i could find it ill give uthe link if i do yeah man all that praising that hero is getting for saving a mans life almost brought a tear to my eye :D
Mr Autrey is a man of great faith. Note that he is not a "religious" man, he's just one of those who walk among us who have a very special personal relationship with his God. In his interview with the Epilepsy Association he essentially said that the danger that he was in being the dude on top didn't matter because he believes in an afterlife. Mr. Autrey get's WHY that book was written: Not to manipulate, not to control but to show that there is nothing to fear in good works.
Davidthorough, your point is well taken. You have been lead by your heart and the light which is internally reflected by your testimony, can not be exstinguished by any form of darkness. The beauty of Mr.Autery's act, is the ensuing debate of a nations moral fiber. This grassroot momentum can change a national mindset if we allow it to. To those who feel the need to condem the hatemongers, please know your energy is needed elswhere.
That was almost as intelligent as something george bush would say. Hahaha, I hope you get my joke in this message. And ps. check out my videos I made for your hero
it was publicity stunt to get some money. It was just a smart black man who thought, heres my opportunity to be rich!!! And he was smart, he got money out of saving a life. Now we all should save lives so we get money 2.
Hi whatthehellgoinon~ i used to hate like you do, but in time... i came to understand that i was just hating myself. Your profile says you are only 21... perhaps in time, you too will learn to try to love yourself and quit living in fear. :-/
Well said Davidthorough, this an amazing act of bravery and noble kindness. I was also blown away when I watched this for the first time, I mean this kind of stuff makes more proud to be an American.
"NomadRepublic and yamitorae~ You came to the crossroads of choosing between sharing love and understanding... or spreading fear and hatred. In making your choice, you are telling us much more about yourselves than you are me. Your cynicism speaks of where you are hurting in your own hearts. Thanks for stopping by. :-/"
Thank you for sharing the thoughts that we all should be having about this one fine man and his act of selfless, courageous, and quick thinking!
Please people, if we can be just a little nicer to people (each other) it would be so much better in this world. Only an iota of the morals this man has shown/done will be a great thing for us all.
Even just a smile. Talk to your neighbor. Check on those who are stuck, hurting, alone and afraid.
NomadRepublic and yamitorae~ You came to the crossroads of choosing between sharing love and understanding... or spreading fear and hatred. In making your choice, you are telling us much more about yourselves than you are me. Your cynicism speaks of where you are hurting in your own hearts. Thanks for stopping by. :-/
Thank You, yamitorae. I really appreciate YOUR example! It takes humility and courage to show back up and say what you have! I'm impressed and grateful you did. :-)
LOL i was about to say the same thing!!! Everyone wants to thank him because he saved a white guy!!! If he saved a nigger then he would've been behind the obituary section of the late Sunday news!!!
No, he wouldn't. Now you can go fuck yourself. If you want to become more then a self-fufilling prophecy, than stop with the medieval bullshit and check yourself into modern society. This has been a Friendly Suggestion from your buddies at Planet Earth.
I really want to think you for sharing your feelings on what Mr. Autrey has done and, I consider him a hero weather he thinks he is or not. I hope more people can open there hearts up like you wished and fell the spirit and know there really is a god. I know that Mr. Autrey will be blessed in his life more then he already has for his couragous act.
That's very nice of you mister Davidthorough to take time and show appreciation to this wonderful guy we all look up to now. By thanking him your way u showed that his gesture made a positive impact on you. That's what life is all about, learning good things from other good people. In turn i thanks u for taking time to thank this hero. You are a great man yourself, beleive it or not. Let's all keep on spreading the love !
What's unbelievably shameful is the racist remarks that some insecure idiots have posted in videos featuring this man who most people agree did something remarkable.
They are out there, and that is a shame ~ but perhaps his fine example can crack open just one more heart... and probably a lot more than that. Thanks for stopping by.
Very sympathetic comment on the remarkable brave and selfless act of mister Autrey. By saluting him and the thing he did, you are expanding the positive effect of this great deed.
Thank You eagerigor... that is all i am trying to do. May we ALL do that and more. We need so much healing, and I actually hold out the hope that YouTube... might... actually... make a difference! :-)
Part of me wants to punch Wesley in the face. I feel like a little, dumb weepy bitch every time I think of his story. How do you even describe something like what he did? He wasn't in an adrenaline situation (e.g. battlefield); the person on the tracks wasn't his family member, his friend, or even an acquaintance. I'm a pretty big guy and I would feel like an ant standing next to Wesley Autrey.
ActaNonVerba71 1 year ago
I often wonder what he's doing now, 3 years later. blessings to him throughout his precious life.
eldrama1 2 years ago
It is 2009 and I still love this story. Thank you for your words.
lemonyk123456 2 years ago
great video brought out great points you = respect +
PCXPBOY 2 years ago
I wish I could remember the specifics of this story I read maybe 20 yrs ago...anyway, this klansman in Illinois kept harassing/picketing local Jews and generally making their lives miserable. The klansman gets cancer and is tended every day by his Jewish neighbors! They know who he is but care for him anyway. When he recovered, he went around to schools lecturing to kids about how prejudice and hate are wrong. Who knows how positive change will enter anyone's life. Amazing Grace indeed.
loveelephants 3 years ago 4
i just hope this doesn't get dirtied up. or made fun of.
kneegroaw 4 years ago 5
Thx.
Davidthorough 4 years ago
A news crew staged an "abduction" of a little girl on a busy city street. Dozens of people walked by as she struggled and cried out, "YOU'RE NOT MY DADDY!" The first who finally responded... were two young black men. I still tear up thinking of their courage. We all need to try to understand, love and support one another. Thanks for your comment.
Davidthorough 4 years ago
@Davidthorough is there a video of the news crew staged an abduction of a little girl to see who responds
mike23335 2 years ago
God, I wish I could find it!!! I can't remember what it was on, but it was amazing. The only guys who responded bravely were exactly the kind of guys stereotypes like to demonize. I have been thinking of this video a lot because there has been a lot of racist comments on a video I put up about the Epic Beard Man incident. I would love to be able to reference that video to get people to question their assumptions about who is a "thug"? I'll keep looking and if you ever find it pls let me kno
Davidthorough 2 years ago
haha alright man ill be looking later on, on google to see if i could find it ill give uthe link if i do yeah man all that praising that hero is getting for saving a mans life almost brought a tear to my eye :D
mike23335 2 years ago
@Davidthorough
Mr Autrey is a man of great faith. Note that he is not a "religious" man, he's just one of those who walk among us who have a very special personal relationship with his God. In his interview with the Epilepsy Association he essentially said that the danger that he was in being the dude on top didn't matter because he believes in an afterlife. Mr. Autrey get's WHY that book was written: Not to manipulate, not to control but to show that there is nothing to fear in good works.
lesterclaypool1 4 months ago
I hear you. It was such a beautiful, selfless act of kindness.
druz99 4 years ago
Davidthorough, your point is well taken. You have been lead by your heart and the light which is internally reflected by your testimony, can not be exstinguished by any form of darkness. The beauty of Mr.Autery's act, is the ensuing debate of a nations moral fiber. This grassroot momentum can change a national mindset if we allow it to. To those who feel the need to condem the hatemongers, please know your energy is needed elswhere.
Thorndyke1 5 years ago
i am truly moved aswell.. is all about "moral fiber"... you are right.. hello, nice too meet you!!
yeisi 5 years ago
That was almost as intelligent as something george bush would say. Hahaha, I hope you get my joke in this message. And ps. check out my videos I made for your hero
whatthehellgoingon 5 years ago
it was publicity stunt to get some money. It was just a smart black man who thought, heres my opportunity to be rich!!! And he was smart, he got money out of saving a life. Now we all should save lives so we get money 2.
whatthehellgoingon 5 years ago
Hi whatthehellgoinon~ i used to hate like you do, but in time... i came to understand that i was just hating myself. Your profile says you are only 21... perhaps in time, you too will learn to try to love yourself and quit living in fear. :-/
Davidthorough 5 years ago
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dumbass, serious dumb ass
eMingyu 4 years ago
HE PORKED ya maddas ass, we black people fuck u hard in da butt
whatthehellgoingon 5 years ago
He a black man who did it with your moms butthole
whatthehellgoingon 5 years ago
Well said Davidthorough, this an amazing act of bravery and noble kindness. I was also blown away when I watched this for the first time, I mean this kind of stuff makes more proud to be an American.
acepimp72 5 years ago
If you could have a beer at a bar with any man on the planet, who would it be? 'know what I'm saying? Wesley Autrey is THE MAN!
rainbowschild 5 years ago
"NomadRepublic and yamitorae~ You came to the crossroads of choosing between sharing love and understanding... or spreading fear and hatred. In making your choice, you are telling us much more about yourselves than you are me. Your cynicism speaks of where you are hurting in your own hearts. Thanks for stopping by. :-/"
Wow. Heavy, man.
So....you're gay too, huh?
NomadRepublic 5 years ago
Thank you for sharing the thoughts that we all should be having about this one fine man and his act of selfless, courageous, and quick thinking!
Please people, if we can be just a little nicer to people (each other) it would be so much better in this world. Only an iota of the morals this man has shown/done will be a great thing for us all.
Even just a smile. Talk to your neighbor. Check on those who are stuck, hurting, alone and afraid.
iamlost2 5 years ago
Very honest response, well done
JSeppe 5 years ago
Excellent! You mirrored many feelings of alot of people. I hope Wesley does see this.
gmwhite98 5 years ago
NomadRepublic and yamitorae~ You came to the crossroads of choosing between sharing love and understanding... or spreading fear and hatred. In making your choice, you are telling us much more about yourselves than you are me. Your cynicism speaks of where you are hurting in your own hearts. Thanks for stopping by. :-/
Davidthorough 5 years ago
The fact that you were a bigger man and showed respect, validates your comments. I apologize.
yamitorae 5 years ago
Thank You, yamitorae. I really appreciate YOUR example! It takes humility and courage to show back up and say what you have! I'm impressed and grateful you did. :-)
Davidthorough 5 years ago
In other words, Davey, you feel terribly guilty about all the "a black guy walks into a bar" jokes, ey?
NomadRepublic 5 years ago
LOL i was about to say the same thing!!! Everyone wants to thank him because he saved a white guy!!! If he saved a nigger then he would've been behind the obituary section of the late Sunday news!!!
yamitorae 5 years ago
No, he wouldn't. Now you can go fuck yourself. If you want to become more then a self-fufilling prophecy, than stop with the medieval bullshit and check yourself into modern society. This has been a Friendly Suggestion from your buddies at Planet Earth.
colinmhunter 5 years ago
I really want to think you for sharing your feelings on what Mr. Autrey has done and, I consider him a hero weather he thinks he is or not. I hope more people can open there hearts up like you wished and fell the spirit and know there really is a god. I know that Mr. Autrey will be blessed in his life more then he already has for his couragous act.
bvmarr 5 years ago
That's very nice of you mister Davidthorough to take time and show appreciation to this wonderful guy we all look up to now. By thanking him your way u showed that his gesture made a positive impact on you. That's what life is all about, learning good things from other good people. In turn i thanks u for taking time to thank this hero. You are a great man yourself, beleive it or not. Let's all keep on spreading the love !
Senefrica 5 years ago
What's unbelievably shameful is the racist remarks that some insecure idiots have posted in videos featuring this man who most people agree did something remarkable.
18bites 5 years ago
They are out there, and that is a shame ~ but perhaps his fine example can crack open just one more heart... and probably a lot more than that. Thanks for stopping by.
Davidthorough 5 years ago
Very sympathetic comment on the remarkable brave and selfless act of mister Autrey. By saluting him and the thing he did, you are expanding the positive effect of this great deed.
eagerigor 5 years ago
Thank You eagerigor... that is all i am trying to do. May we ALL do that and more. We need so much healing, and I actually hold out the hope that YouTube... might... actually... make a difference! :-)
Davidthorough 5 years ago