William Autrey is a hero. The 50 year old construction worker, Navy veteran, and father of 2 little girls saved a man from being hit by a speeding train in a New York subway station. Autrey's two young daughters were at his side when he noticed a man stumbling and finally fall backwards onto the train tracks. A subways was fast approaching. The man was 20 year old, Cameron Pollack.
"The train was coming in just like that," said Autrey as motioned toward a passing train, "The man started stumbling around and falling backwards. There was a train coming but the train was so close, I was like, 'what do I do?'"
What happened next is truly amazing.
Our hero decided the only way to save this Pollack's life would be to lay on top of him with the hopes that the train would pass directly over the both of them. Between the train tracks, there was exactly 21 inches of clearance from the ground to the train. Autrey and Pollack totaled 20 1/2 inches.
This is the kind of life God has called men to lead. A life of selflessness and courage. Thank you, William Autrey, for showing the nation just what it takes to be a good man.
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