Sometimes It Takes a Hero, A Leader, And Teamwork

Posted on March 16, 2013 by russtowne

A boy is drowning in the ocean.

A crowd gathers on the beach.

A man runs out to try to save the boy.

Despite his best efforts, he can’t drag the boy and himself to safety and begins floundering.

The crowd watches, not knowing what to do or how to help.

A leader from the crowd emerges.

Just an ordinary man like the heroic rescuer.

Something needs to be done.

Right now.

He does it.

He calls out to others to form a human chain. People rush to help and join the chain.

The chain breaks.

It breaks again…

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I'm awed by the beauty of nature and the power of love and gratitude. Some of my favorite sensory experiences include waves crashing on rocky shores, waterways in ancient redwood and fern-filled forests, and rain. My wife and I have been married since 1979. We have 3 adult children and 5 grandchildren. I manage a wealth management firm that I founded in 2003. My Beloved is a Special Education teacher for Kindergartners and First Graders. I'm a published author of approximately 60 books in a variety of genres for grownups and children.

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10 Responses to Sometimes It Takes a Hero, A Leader, And Teamwork

Lady Lovely says:

March 16, 2013 at 8:31 pm

This gave me shivers.

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- russtowne says:
  
  March 16, 2013 at 9:06 pm
  
  I’m glad that it resonated for you as it did me, Amber. Thank you for letting me know.
  Russ
  
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shianwrites says:

March 16, 2013 at 8:35 pm

No goodness. Amazing! Team work can do wonders.

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- russtowne says:
  
  March 16, 2013 at 9:07 pm
  
  It can indeed. It is good to hear from you, Shian.
  Russ
  
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gita4elamats says:

March 17, 2013 at 5:19 am

Reblogged this on ELANA – The Voice of the Future and commented:
WONDERFUL! I love stories like this, people showing compassion and human ingenuity!

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- russtowne says:
  
  March 17, 2013 at 6:29 pm
  
  I’m glad this resonated for you too, my friend. Thank you for the re-blog.
  Russ
  
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mimijk says:

March 17, 2013 at 10:31 am

This is instinct at its finest..love this Russ.

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- russtowne says:
  
  March 17, 2013 at 6:30 pm
  
  Thank you for taking the time to let me know, Mimi. I’m glad it touched you too.
  Russ
  
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Mustang.Koji says:

June 14, 2013 at 8:25 pm

I just stumbled on this one, Russ… Really a nice little story with meaning.

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- russtowne says:
  
  June 14, 2013 at 10:40 pm
  
  Thank you for taking the time to say so, Koji.
  Russ
  
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