Dorwin Stoddard And George Morris

On Saturday January 8, 2011, something terrible happened in Tucson Arizona. A deranged young man shot and killed 6 people and wounded 13. Among the wounded is US Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. This event is tragic. However, in spite of the lunacy, anger and cowardice shown by the shooter; Jared Loughner, heroism was also a part of the scenario. I would like to point out what two men did during the shooting. I consider both of them heroes. Dorwan Stoddard quickly put his wife on the ground and laid on top of her. He was shot and killed. She, being wounded in her legs, survived. George Morris did the same thing. However, even though he tried to shield her, she took fatal bullets and he is recovering from his wounds. Two different outcomes for two men who showed valor. The greatest teacher that ever lived said: "Greater love has no man than to lay down his life for his friends." The wife of a man should also be his best friend. Maybe it sounds too idealistic, but these two men put the ideal into action.