Wesley Autrey puts his daughters through college, the HARD way. (kleenex alert)

[Philosoraptor]

This story just gets better and better.

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/ss/events//us/010507subwayautrey/im:/070104/480/nybm10201041852





In this photo released by CBS, Wesley Autrey, left, recounts the events of Tuesday, Jan 2, 2007 to host David Letterman on the set of 'The Late Show with David Letterman,' Thursday, Jan 4, 2007 in New York. Autrey risked his own life by jumping down on to the tracks in front of an oncoming subway train, then pulling Cameron Hollopeter, a 19 year old college student, into a shallow ditch between the rails to safety as the train passed just inches overhead. Earlier in the day, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg presented Autrey with the city's Bronze Medallion, New York's highest award for civic achievement. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Flio)
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Wesley Autrey, THE SUBWAY SUPERMAN.

[malaise]

1. What a heroic act

Only in New York.

[acmavm]

2. He deserves all the good things that come to him for his unselfish

act. He is the kind of man that people should be pointed to as a role model and a hero, not your average party hearty sports/movie star idiot.

[roguevalley]

29. what a good man. what beautiful girls. I love this man's smile. He's

a hero indeed.

[aquart]

3. He had amazing presence on Letterman.

I don't know what he does for a living but companies should consider hiring him as a spokesperson. The man can think on his feet. Neither a subway train on his back nor TV cameras could fluster him.

[NYCGirl]

9. He's a construction worker. NT

[bdamomma]

19. and he was in the service too I think he said Vietnam.

[Clark2008]

4. Finally.

Someone who is deserving of accolades and monied gifts is receiving them.

It's about time America started realizing that heroes aren't over-paid sports stars or drama queens - they're your neighbors.

[fasttense]

5. Wow, I hadn't heard of him.

What a brave and amazing thing for him to do. He is truly a hero. His beautiful children must be very proud. I know I'm proud to say he is a fellow American.

[madokie]

6. There is a true HERO

What a gentleman too

[myrna minx]

7. It is nice to know that there are good men like him in the world.

:hug: K&R. :kick:

[stephinrome]

8. thanks for posting this

I wasn't aware of the story, either.

Just saw video on Letterman's site:
http://www.cbs.com/latenight/lateshow/dave_tv/ls_dtv_big_show_highlights.shtml

And there are some videos on youtube:

ABC News
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdf0qgm5OJo

CBS News
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N2zhu5RH34

Steph

[Beaverhausen]

22. Thanks for that link to his appearance on Letterman

I missed it the other night. :hi:

[Minnesota_Lib]

10. Good things come to good people...at least in this case. Bless him.

[Swede]

11. I like him.

Just the way he talked about his boss buying him a hero sandwich,he was so at ease.

[LTR]

12. That's an amazing story

I saw him on Letterman last night. Just truly awe-inspiring.

[lpbk2713]

13. Way to go Dave for having him on the show.

I halfway expected Dave to give Mr Autrey a gift to match Trump's.

Maybe he gave him something off camera so it wouldn't look so tacky.




I'll bet his girls are just bursting with pride, and rightfully so.

[Blue_Roses]

14. I watched him on Letterman last night and I have to say

he is truly amazing. What a humble man. God bless him. :applause:

Donald Trump could have coughed up more than 10,000 dollars though:eyes: Donald just can't stand for anyone to take the limelight off of him.

[bullwinkle428]

15. Trump probably wouldn't have given him jack if he wasn't in the

middle of a publicity push for his latest season of "The Apprentice", debuting this coming Sunday night! Just like the Rosie feud, he's nothing but a master manipulator of the media. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Letterman did something substantial for him off-camera; he's always struck me as a totally sincere and caring guy.

[Hoping4Change]

16. Thanks for posting the pictures. This man has my deepest respect.

What he did is phenomenal.

[underpants]

17. That is a MAN!

Wow

[Infomaniac]

18. His actions took real guts

To jump on the tracks, get himself and the guy he rescued into a very narrow trough and have the presence of mind to remain calm as two subway cars rolled over him is absolutely amazing. He deserves every accolade.

[bdamomma]

21. he also said the only thing that was messed up was his hat

that he was wearing when he saved that man. A true and compassionate man.

[Beaverhausen]

20. Just curious- does anyone know where the mother of these girls is?

Not that it matters and huge kudos for him for raising them, but I'm just curious if anyone has reported anything.

[Orangepeel]

30. don't know. But if he's single, I bet there's a long list of women who'd remedy that

some people might be courageous enough to do what he did and some might be quick thinking enough, but very, very few are both.

[Kingshakabobo]

23. The term "Hero" gets tossed around too much, IMHO........

.....but this guy is the real deal. I don't even like to LOOK at that third rail.

[NNadir]

24. It really is an uplifting tale.

I freely admit that I would have never demonstrated such courage.

He deserves all the credit he is getting.

[dddem]

25. I love this story.

Every so often someone comes along to restore your faith in humanity. Thank God for Wesley Autrey. And Thank you for sharing.

[Catherine Vincent]

26. What a man, what a man what a MIGHTY GOOD man. Yes he is!

Just makes ya proud to be human!

:kick:

[latebloomer]

27. Amazing!

What a man, indeed!

I know I do not possess such selfless courage.

[Missy Vixen]

28. Those little girls are adorable

Congratulations to Mr. Autrey. He deserves every accolade for his heroism.

Julie