It's definitely been an exciting year!

I figure I'd share this since we can all use some positivity.

Back in July, I took my son on our evening walk to the beach, and saw some people in a rip tide that needed help. (We live at the NJ shore during the summer).

Quick Background: Kids in life jackets were pulled out in a rip tide, father and Uncle went out to try and rescue them, only to get into trouble themselves and nearly drown.

I'll let my wife's facebook post do the talking, she did a decent enough job describing the situation.



Here's the whole family that drove all the way back from Jersey City, NJ....just to say thank you. (I'm the guy holding the baby, Far left and ride side are lifeguards and firemen who eventually arrived on the scene)



Here's me with the main victims and the girl who I passed off the kids to before getting the adult.




The town was nice enough to make a video of everyone involved meeting on the beach where the rescue happened. If ya want to see a touching video (and me babbling) here it is.

Link to Reunion and Victim Interview

It was great meeting them and I'm glad everything worked out!

Dude, you should be the forum spokesman. Such a lot of heroics from you this year.

Great job!

Very cool. Good on you Sir!

Thank you sir! You never have to wonder if you have made a difference.

Good Man, they were very lucky that you were there.

Way to go, Matt! That's a tremendous act of courage.

"It's definitely been an exciting year!"

That is an understatement and we still have 4 months to go.

Great job and kudos to you.

Jim

Great story, and a happy ending for all, courtesy of YOU!

Nicely done!

What a wonderful act of courage and assistance! Good job, guys!

flashguy

Thank you Matt. You never have to wonder if you have what it takes when when duty calls. Glad you were there, capable, and ready to help!

Your wife spells her last name funny.

First we have Dave Truong.

Now we have Matt.

Heroes are among us!

Congratulations, and thank you.

I've been in the Jersey shore rip, and it is real.

Outstanding job Matt, really, well done!

Ha! Thanks guys, it was fun!

Good work! Those folks will remember you all their lives.

( And Magpul should give you another T-shirt!)

Fantastic!

You sure are an interesting fella. Nice job man!

Well done. What a great story.

Excellent job.