A Port Moody woman who stayed on the line speaking to a distraught man until the RCMP arrived shows how compassion can save lives.
Christina Morris was recently honoured by the Coquitlam RCMP for her patience and understanding when a routine day at her animal shelter job turned into crisis management.
How many of us could be so patient and understanding? How many of us would step in with CPR or a defibrillator if someone had a heart attack?
What makes Morris’ story so compelling is that she is just an average person but she got involved in a risky situation, staying on the line long enough to ensure the safety of the caller.
Many other people would think “it’s not my problem” and simply hang up, without giving this struggling individual another moment’s notice.
Thankfully there are people like Christina Morris, who are willing to go beyond their everyday lives to make sure others live to their full potential.
