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zeyore t1_j1ypf8m wrote

It's not hard to be a hero, you just have to do what's right.

Glad to see the news agencies picking up her story.

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Oraxy51 t1_j21y3z0 wrote

The universe shows it’s true face when it asks for help, we show ours, by how we respond.

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Edythir t1_j2257wm wrote

Four or five moments, that’s all it takes. To be a hero. Everyone thinks it’s a full-time job. Wake up a hero. Brush your teeth a hero. Go to work a hero. Not true. Over a lifetime, there are only 4 or 5 moments that really matter. Moments when you’re offered a choice. To make a sacrifice, conquer a flaw, save a friend… spare an enemy. In these moments, everything else falls away

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EmpressElisa t1_j1zee7w wrote

The saying goes: It takes a village to raise a child.
Mr Roger's mum quote: "Look for the helpers."

Thank you Sha'Kyra Aughtry, family and friends.

Thank you for being a life saver and a helper.

Stay safe and warm

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sufimalang t1_j1ytodn wrote

Here we have an excellent example of the human spirit of bravery and kindness. She is my hero too. She inspired me to be my best.

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Iceescape81 t1_j1z7ydi wrote

A much needed feel good story. Awesome that this nice lady was able to rally other good Samaritans around the town to help save this man’s life. Very resourceful and quick thinking.

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[deleted] t1_j1z0v9f wrote

"Buffalo Woman"

Yeah about that.....

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Jilltro t1_j23155k wrote

I’m pretty sure Bob Marley wrote a song about them

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Purple_oyster t1_j1zyr7y wrote

Am I reading that they had to fundraise $50k for his medical treatment? What a country…

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s1429780 t1_j202i3u wrote

As uplifting as it is that they all helped him. It saddens me to see that with forty years under the same employer, they will help with a fundraiser for your medical bills.

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charleswj t1_j20fpbz wrote

You should look at who his employer is before you assume they have an extra $50k just sitting around

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roundearthervaxxer t1_j20exqv wrote

I met a woman who had her legs amputated freezing on the street homeless. Help people in the cold. Help people in general.

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QuantumButtz t1_j204eds wrote

Is the top half human like with centaurs or is it different with Buffalo women?

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Wwwweeeeeeee t1_j20d3lu wrote

I saw "buffalo saves man......."

Kinda spiraled from there but it turned out much, MUCH better than expected after all!

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Snoo6435 t1_j20qpro wrote

What an amazing human being she is.

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RoguePlanet1 t1_j20ktz0 wrote

Does this mean I have to join FB and hope for the best in case I get stuck or stranded?? Hmm premature death or join FB..........

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lordofedging81 t1_j208by0 wrote

That picture reminds me, does anyone know when the next season of Curb your Enthusiasm comes out?

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GoodmanSimon t1_j1ztdm4 wrote

Right now her husband is rather miffed that his wife is the only hero in the story.

It not like he was not helping at all....

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rebelkitty t1_j204cf7 wrote

I assume her partner just didn't want to be interviewed. Not everyone wants their face all over the media.

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GoodmanSimon t1_j205iog wrote

Maybe, but the headline is making her sound like the one and only hero.

What she did was amazing, no doubt, but her partner was just as heroic and amazing.

He could have easily been mentioned in the headline, it would have been less misleading.

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rebelkitty t1_j209qfn wrote

Her boyfriend could have a million good reasons to want to stay out of the press. He could work in a sensitive job, he could be undocumented, he could be dodging an ex, or he could owe someone money. Or maybe they aren't officially "together" yet, or maybe he's just a very private person!

In the CNN interview I just watched, Sha'Kyra was careful to say simply, "I'm so grateful my family was with me." It seems very much like she's protecting him, not stealing his glory.

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GoodmanSimon t1_j22aaqw wrote

You, and obviously others, are misunderstanding my comment.

I never said she did anything wrong.

I am just saying the headline is misleading.

It doesn't matter if he wants to remain anonymous or not, the headline should have simply been more general.

Saying that the couple was heroic rather than just the woman.

Anyways, we are going around I circle. Obviously the point was missed here.

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shouldiwearshoes t1_j1zcyo1 wrote

I wonder if she’s knows a guy from Harlem..

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FastWalkingShortGuy t1_j1xvgdo wrote

Am I the only one who buttoned up and put my car in the garage for two days for this storm?

I'm disappointed in Buffalo.

You guys know better.

Erie isn't frozen.

That means lake effect.

Stay home.

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SlabofPork t1_j1y32vv wrote

The article mentions he is developmentally disabled and in a group home setting. The circumstances of that group home are not clear, but I'd probably be looking to blame the person in charge there. But sure. Yeah, dunk on that dude. Good for you.

In keeping with the spirit of the subreddit, maybe we just celebrate that some people took their time to help out someone who perhaps didn't have the mental capacity to understand the weather the same way you did.

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jeswesky t1_j1z8ydk wrote

With some group homes, access isn't restricted. Residents are free to come and go within the rules of the house and don't need to check in with anyone. They can usually manage their day to day tasks without an issue. Problems just arise when things outside of the norm happen, like storms and changes in work schedules. There is also a good chance with the storm the staff was overworked as people may not have been able to leave since replacement staff may not have been able to make it in.

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SlabofPork t1_j1z9hnh wrote

Honestly had no idea how these things work. Thanks for the insight!

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rebelkitty t1_j20505x wrote

I just saw an interview with his sister. He left the group home without permission and tried to walk to work. He was trying to keep to his routine, not understanding that everyone was supposed to stay inside, or even that the theatre he worked at was closed (though apparently he'd been told). It doesn't sound like anyone is really to blame here.

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SlabofPork t1_j2065v4 wrote

Yeah, I mean, as /u/jeswesky mentioned, there's a good chance the staff that was there was overworked or without backup once the storm really got going. So "blame" for me is a strong word, and not what I really want to imply. It's an accident, and sure, someone made a mistake, but it is most likely a whole slew of factors that allowed this to happen.

We're just lucky that someone said "I better help that poor guy out," and not, "it's lake effect, bro. Stay inside."

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charleswj t1_j20oxht wrote

Didn't ever occur to you that that person didn't realize he was disabled? It's not like it's prominently mentioned in the article

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SlabofPork t1_j20r5z4 wrote

True, but I read the full article before commenting something that breaks the one and only rule of this sub.

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FastWalkingShortGuy t1_j1y3f5i wrote

That's fair.

I don't think this is uplifting, though.

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FLORI_DUH t1_j1zjr7i wrote

Then it's perfect for this sub, because nothing they upvote is ever actually uplifting.

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