The Editor,
There are absolutely good people in this crazy world. There are those among us who possess a quiet heroism and who demonstrate their selflessness and give assistance without hesitation. These people do not get called upon to help, they help in what ever way they can within the moment.
I encountered two such intrepid gentlemen at about 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 23 at Buntzen Lake.
My family and I were nearing the end of our hike when my seven-year-old son stumbled and, in a unfortunate twist of fate, landed just right to break his left arm. Immediately, the two men behind us offered their help.
Seeing the pain he was in and knowing how close we were to my truck, I scooped up my injured child, handing off our puppy to my wife. Without waiting to be asked and seeing what I was doing, one of these men picked up my four-year-old son and carried him as I carried my seven-year-old all the way back to my truck. They even went as far as to guide us to the fastest route to the lot.
My tunnel vision and singular mission to get my son medical attention meant that I didn’t catch their names.
It is no small feat to carry an extra 40 lb. and to say that I appreciate the effort would be a gross understatement. I’ve always said when it comes to my family, I can carry anyone of them exactly as far as needed but for a stranger to do the same is quite remarkable. I would have never thought to ask anyone to do such a thing but these men saw an avenue they could use to assist us and they did not hesitate.
It’s not just a nice gesture, it was downright heroic.
Whoever you are, I can only say that from the bottom of our hearts, my wife and I thank you gentlemen and hope that in some way this letter reaches you. After a short surgery, to place a couple of pins, our son will make a full recovery just in time for start of Grade 2 and we will be forever grateful for your help and assistance.
Mike Major, Langley
