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So check this out, She was at the community gate coming home last night when a crash happens behind her on the main road. In her rear view mirror she see's a car air born flying over the 2 out lanes after being launched by the center median. It lands on the shrubery berm and goes into the retention pond. She wips the car around calls 911 and runs down to the shoreline as the car fully submerges. Suddenly the driver surfaces and is struggling to stay afloat on his back so she dives into gator infested waters in the black of night and pulls the 88 year old fella to shore. It took him a lil while to regain his senses and finally answers her question to reveal his wife is in there too. She dives back in to where the car is now 3 feet under and nose down. She dives down to find the doors locked and the airbags deployed and blocking the windows. The sunroof is open and she can't feel anybody from there. By now others have arrived and some police strip down and dive in. Minutes pass and they come out with her limp and blue body hiding her from the man who is still dazed. she calls me and i drive to the gate as she is cold and shivering, I see the EMT's kinda say it doesn't look good for the lady. Today Liz reads the article in the paper and see's all it says is critically injured, gets the ladies name and calls the Hospital, they say she is in ICU, wow, somehow maybe she (83 year old) will recover. The paper article is short, mostly wrong except for the names and no mention of the rescue. Liz pulled some back muscles pulling the guy up the steep mucky shoreline and her brand new glasses are gone. She had set them on the shoreline as they were not made for diving and as others came along they must have gotten kicked in the water. I'm sure there is lots I left out but that is how we spent our Valentines eve, I will make it up to her, she is something special.  http://www.staugustine.com/news/20180215/3-injured-in-wednesday-night-crash-on-sr-207 |
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« Reply #1 on: February 15, 2018, 05:13:46 PM » |
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Wow  Amazing story. |
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« Reply #2 on: February 15, 2018, 05:15:27 PM » |
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Holy Supergirl, Sixlow. A wife to be proud of for sure.  Please pass along my thoughts and cudos to her. That kind of quick thinking and action is above and beyond, and certainly saved two lives. (and deserved a better news article, but then again, not having my name and address in the newspaper or online news would always be my first choice) |
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« Reply #3 on: February 15, 2018, 06:56:14 PM » |
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Wow, now that is impressive to be so much under contorl after wittnessing such a horrible accident. She is a hero to those folks and a guardian  over their rescue. Very nice 
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« Reply #4 on: February 15, 2018, 07:27:43 PM » |
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Super job Mrs Sixlow.
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« Reply #5 on: February 15, 2018, 08:14:07 PM » |
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VERY Impressive, Liz!!!!! Proud to know you!!!!!
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« Reply #6 on: February 15, 2018, 08:44:34 PM » |
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She is amazing- but we knew that
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« Reply #7 on: February 15, 2018, 08:46:48 PM » |
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Way to go Liz, I am proud of you and hopefully the lady will fully recover and you can get to meet them. Glad you are also ok Liz |
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« Reply #8 on: February 16, 2018, 02:46:20 AM » |
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WOW
What a phenomenal service your wife performed. I only wish there was a way to reimburse her for the loss of her glasses and whatever medical costs she may incur as a result of her heroism!
I am so impressed by the heroic actions she performed, God bless her, and you, for the wonderful rescue she performed!
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« Reply #9 on: February 16, 2018, 03:43:22 AM » |
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Fantastic way to put others first and take action. We're all proud of you Liz. |
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« Reply #10 on: February 16, 2018, 03:47:02 AM » |
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Wonderful story! Really uplifting to read of the goodness and willingness to sacrifice some have for others. Liz done good!!! Proud to know her!!!
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« Reply #11 on: February 16, 2018, 04:06:58 AM » |
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Wow hopefully the lady will recover thanks to Liz. Good job.
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2018, 04:23:50 AM » |
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I'm proud to know your wife, a very courageous woman to put others above her. You are both great people, you for running to her aid too. Not to many people in today's times would have done what she did.
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« Reply #13 on: February 16, 2018, 04:27:26 AM » |
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I will make it up to her,She kicked butt when the chips were down, she doesn't need made up to, just loved , you're a pretty lucky guy... -Mike
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« Reply #14 on: February 16, 2018, 06:22:36 AM » |
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he·ro
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a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.
WOW!
What a great story, tell Liz that Linda and I are proud to know her, and that she fits the definition of a HERO to a T.
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« Reply #15 on: February 16, 2018, 06:59:49 AM » |
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« Reply #17 on: February 16, 2018, 01:17:34 PM » |
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Great story, I think the word hero is used pretty loosely but she is a true hero. She could have called 911 and sat down and waited but there was no time to wait on first responders. She made herself the first responder and saved there lives I hope the people who's lives she saved were told the whole story of who did save them, quick thinking, SUPER HEROINE |
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« Reply #18 on: February 16, 2018, 02:27:05 PM » |
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Wow what a woman Cudo's to you Liz - Can't wait to see you and give a Big Hug. Hope all turns out well for the elderly couple !!!
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« Reply #19 on: February 16, 2018, 03:21:23 PM » |
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Awesome job Momma !! Good to have Superwoman around when we ride |
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« Reply #20 on: February 16, 2018, 03:38:59 PM » |
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Very cool. Great to know you are that person Mrs. Sixlow
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« Reply #21 on: February 16, 2018, 04:39:57 PM » |
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Liz you were an angel sent to those folks, wow amazing heroism
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« Reply #23 on: February 16, 2018, 07:53:14 PM » |
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Wow....The kind of story that makes your heart feel good. Way to go, girl !
Well, Mike, now you have to buy her a cape!
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« Reply #25 on: February 17, 2018, 09:13:34 AM » |
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You found them! Icing on the cake!
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« Reply #26 on: February 17, 2018, 12:41:37 PM » |
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hope they are still good
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« Reply #27 on: February 17, 2018, 04:20:43 PM » |
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Luckily they are in perfect shape. She had insurance on them but it didn't cover total loss, just damage. That's what i figured I would pull out of the water, if at all. It took about ten minutes of raking the bottom with my net along 15 feet of shoreline. I had to give it a try and am glad I did. |
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« Reply #28 on: February 17, 2018, 05:01:53 PM » |
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Luckily they are in perfect shape. She had insurance on them but it didn't cover total loss, just damage. That's what i figured I would pull out of the water, if at all. It took about ten minutes of raking the bottom with my net along 15 feet of shoreline. I had to give it a try and am glad I did. Wow, 2nd amazing story. |
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« Reply #29 on: February 19, 2018, 07:21:59 AM » |
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Way To Go Liz ! We Are All Proud Of You For Your Heroism !
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« Reply #30 on: February 19, 2018, 02:30:35 PM » |
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I would have liked to see big boys dance when he found them - and knowing he was going to get the special treatment for a while for the find!  |
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« Reply #31 on: February 19, 2018, 03:08:50 PM » |
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Just picture Chubby Checker and Twist again on a muddy shoreline ! . I did get the best husband award but I gotta admit I receive the special treatment pretty much all the time.  |
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« Reply #32 on: February 19, 2018, 05:00:31 PM » |
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Dang, I thought she was pretty special when she was looking to get you that lower cover that said Sixlow. Now I'm really impressed ! Way to go Mrs. Sixlow ! You should share this story over on the general board. |
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« Reply #33 on: February 19, 2018, 05:29:12 PM » |
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Dang, I thought she was pretty special when she was looking to get you that lower cover that said Sixlow. Now I'm really impressed ! Way to go Mrs. Sixlow ! You should share this story over on the general board. Yes Mike, you should go ahead and post this on the general board |
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« Reply #34 on: February 20, 2018, 05:52:42 AM » |
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It is an amazing story for sure, Liz! You should feel awesome, knowing you saved two people's lives! Not very many people can say that. They had an Angel watching over them that day, for sure. I hope to be riding again soon so I can meet some of you folks. Take care, all.
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« Reply #35 on: February 20, 2018, 09:31:05 AM » |
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Awesome! Thanks to her for being one of the folks that will "step up" when needed!
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« Reply #36 on: February 21, 2018, 10:03:34 AM » |
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Wow Liz! Good for you, and also for those you helped while disregarding your own safety. While we all hope that is how we would react when faced with something like that, few of us will ever find out. Really proud of how you reacted Liz. |
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« Reply #37 on: February 21, 2018, 04:14:06 PM » |
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My Aunt and Uncle live a few doors down and my Aunt has taken my wallet size picture of the Mrs. down to the clubhouse as they are going to do an article in our monthly "The Shell" and add Liz's picture. They had an update on the people. I am sad to say the Lady from the accident has passed and the man is in a trauma unit in Jacksonville still. God Bless them both. I will add just the link to the general board as all your comments are a must read. Thank You all again and I will keep us posted.   |
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« Reply #38 on: February 22, 2018, 06:03:57 AM » |
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That is a GREAT WOMAN YOU HAVE THERE!!!!!!
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