narrate an incident where you showed an act of bravery
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I was walking down Hollywood Blvd. basically minding my own business when suddenly, a young woman dashed past me, running as fast as she could. As she pulled ahead, still running in terror, a man on a bicycle flashed past me on the other side, chasing the woman. He caught up to her and leapt off the bike, grabbing her by the throat! His intent was obvious. He intended to strangle her in broad daylight.
Now I am only 5′1″, but seeing a woman attacked directly in front of me, I HAD to do something! As quickly as I could, I folded my white cane and, using it as a kubotan or short club, I leapt onto the man’s back, hanging onto his clothes with one hand and striking him with short hard jabs in the ribs with my cane. I didn’t swing the folded cane like a club, it was far too light (being aluminum) and short to get in any good blows. Instead, I held it in my fist and used the *ends* bundled together to blunt-stab. I hit him with all the strength I could muster and I must have hurt him rather severely. As I struck, I screamed “LET HER GO! LET HER GO!!” as loudly as I could.
Suddenly he dropped the woman and, getting to his feet, turned on me!
Now, the old saying is true. There are moments when, in mortal fear, a person’s entire life flashes before their eyes. It is also true that in such moments, a person is most likely too busy shitting their pants to pay proper attention!
I was certain I was a goner. The guy was about twice my size and weight, and he was pissed! Just as he was about to exact his revenge, I hear the thunder of footsteps and, racing to our rescue were four Hollywood Division LAPD cops! They had him down on the ground and in cuffs in about the time it took to read this paragraph.
PHEW!! It turned out it was a boyfriend/girlfriend dispute. She had taken some of his money and they had a fight about it and yada yada, but still. I did save her from severe injury or death.
I learned my lesson. NEXT time I see something like that, I’ll do the same exact thing! I am a Lion (Lions Clubs International) and to me, protecting the weak from the strong is not a choice. It is my life’s mission.
When Lions meet, be present, Lord.
Weld our hearts in one accord.
To do Thy will, Lord, Make us strong
To aid the weak and right the wrong!