Hero in a Cowboy Hat

Hero in a Cowboy Hat

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The bombings at the Boston Marathon captured the attention of all Americans last week – the innocent bystanders who were injured and killed, the manhunt for the terrorists, the killing of suspect #1 and the capture of suspect #2. In the weeks and months ahead, we will turn our focus toward the motive and the story behind this purposeful attack.

First Responders: I am always looking for stories related to character and leadership, and I didn’t have to look very far in this story. Immediately after the bombs went off, most ran away and a few ran toward… toward chaos, toward the victims and toward the unknown. It took all of 14 seconds for first responders to reach the wounded. And, while many of those first responders were being paid for their services, several of the first responders were ordinary citizens who felt a need to help. One of those individuals is named Carlos Arrendondo – the man in the cowboy hat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZf1oIiD5ak

Background on Carlos: Each year, Carlos hands out American flags at the finish line to runners who are running to honor fallen soldiers, including his son, Alexander. After being told that his son was killed in Iraq (2004), he locked himself inside a Marine Corp van and set the van on fire with the intent of killing himself. He was rescued by Marines. In 2011, his only other son, Brian committed suicide, never fully getting over the loss of his brother. Carlos knows pain, immense pain. And, yet, he’s still here, helping others.

Immediate Action: Carlos was standing near the finish line when the bombs exploded. He jumped two fences and sprinted towards the victims. He immediately found a man with both legs blown off and he used articles of clothing to tie tourniquets. Carlos calmed the victim down by speaking to him calmly, “Stay with me… You are going to be alright.” He located a wheelchair and raced him down the street to an ambulance, carrying this man’s femoral artery in his hands. Carlos did not learn the name or the fate of the man he helped for nearly 24 hours.

Jeff Bauman: The victim’s name is Jeff Bauman and he is alive today because of the heroic acts of Carlos Arrendondo. BTW – when Jeff Bauman woke up in the hospital, he immediately identified one of the bombers, helping the authorities solve this case quickly. Isn’t that something?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGCtYM0zTaA (what Jeff did when he woke up)

Your Turn:
1) What separates those who run away from tragedy and those who run to help victims affected by such tragedy? What are the characteristics it takes to be in the latter group?
2) What do you think you would have done in that situation? Is this something you can prepare yourself for in the future? What do you think the authorities want you to do in such situations?

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    1. Even though Carlos went through so much, he still found a way to help others. He went through so much in his entire life.

      1. i think he has a good heart because he went through alot and for himi to still want to help other people it shows what type of person he is

    2. 1. Those who help people in tragedy are more generous than those who don’t. It also takes braveness because those who help are risking their lives for people who are suffering. It takes preparation and courage to want to help them.

      2. I would have helped people in this situation. I think I could prepare myself for this in the future because if I was the one suffering or it was one of my family members, I would want to get help. The authorities would want me to help people as much as I could but still be safe.

    3. 1. those who assist people in tragedy are extra beneficent than folks that don’t. It also takes courage because individuals who assist are risking their lives for folks that are struggling. It takes practise and courage to need to help them.

      2. i would have helped humans in this example. I suppose I ought to put together myself for this inside the future due to the fact if i used to be the one struggling or it turned into one in every of my own family contributors, i’d want to get help. The government might want me to help human beings as a lot as I ought to but nonetheless be safe.

    4. 1. those who support people in tragedy are extra beneficiant than folks that don’t. It likewise takes bravery because individuals who assist are risking their lives for folks that are struggling. It takes practise and braveness to need to help them.

      2. i would have helped mankind in this lesson. I suppose I ought to put unitedly myself for this inside the future due to the fact if i used to be the one struggling or it turned into one in every of my own family contributors, i’d want to get help. The administration might want me to help human beings as a lot as I ought to but nonetheless be safe.

    5. 1. What separates those who run and those who run to save others is their courage and compassion for their fellow humans. In tragedy, you have a split second decision to either run home or run into the danger, and save a life. Carlos chose to assist someone in peril, and ended up being a hero.

      2. I don’t know what I’d do. I think I would have hightailed it out of there. I am prepared for any and everything, but I can’t control the outcome of my actions to flee or fight for someone else. The authorities most likely would not have wanted anyone to run headfirst into danger.

  1. 1. Those who help people in tragedy are more generous than the ones that don’t help. The ones that help are risking their lives also by helping those suffering . Risktaker

    2. I would have been a Risktaker and helped other people. I think I could prepare because everyone that is suffering should get help . Help them get as much people that were injured

    1. It was very nice for them to risk there life for him because some of them could have had kids and family they had to go take care of but they did it for him because he was in need of help and they did it for him

    2. 1. I agree I think that the people who help are way more generous than the ones who do not help. I think that it takes braveness.

      2. I think I would have tried and help people too. I think I can prepare myself in the future by being ready to help an a situation. I think the authorities get the people who are hurt, then help the other people too.

    3. 1. Those who help people in tragedy are more generous than those who don’t. It also takes braveness because those who help are risking their lives for people who are suffering. It takes preparation and courage to want to help them.

      2. I would have helped people in this situation. I think I could prepare myself for this in the future because if I was the one suffering or it was one of my family members, I would want to get help. The authorities would want me to help people as much as I could but still be safe.

  2. 1. People who run away from a tragedy are those who are scared or unprepared for that situation. Those who help are prepared and know what to do. What separates them is that when you help it shows you care.

    2. I would help the nearest injured person as best I can like calming them down or trying to help. You can prepare for this by learning basic first aid and can be calm for situations like this. Authorities would not want you to help because they think you might make it worse.

  3. 1 people that run think that they cant do anything, they are really too scared to do anything, they fear messing up. the people that help want to help even though there scared they want to what ever the can do help someone. the charatices are courage and hope. we can have have courage to help someone if we don’t have the hope we can help them.

    2 i would have helped the best way i could, someone can prepare for it with learning medical aid or how to calm down. the authorities would have let you help the best of your abilitily.

  4. 1. one is brave and the other is full of fear. It take curage to help people even if it means you could get hurt.

    2. If I was in this situation I would have helped the people in need. Yes. I think that the authorities would want people to help them get everyone to safety.

  5. 1. Those who stay and help are prepared, they have a plan and they take action. The people that run away are not prepared and they are scared. What is separating them is the courage to go help and having a plan.

    2. I would go and find the injured and doing everything i could to help. This is something you can prepare for, you can prepare for it by knowing knowing basic first aid and maybe by knowing how to improvise if someone is badly injured. I think authority would want you to stay back and let them handle it and find cover just in case of another assault.

  6. 1) I think what separates those who ran away from tragedy to those who were running towards it to help people is that the people who were running away were possibly scared to risk their own life while the other’s running toward were ready and courageous to risk their own life for someone else.

    2) I would have tried to help those in need. Yes, because it could happen again. Authorities would most likely want us to help the injured people.

  7. 1) What separates it is that the people running away were scared and the people running toward to help were courageous. The characteristic needed was courage.

    2) I would have helped those in need. Yes, because it could happen again. Authorities would most likely want me to try and help with the injured civilians.

  8. 1.) The ones who run away from tragedy don’t have courage, and those who don’t run away from tragedy and help victims have courage and are brave.

    2)I would go to the victims and try to save as much victims as a can. They way that i can prepare in the future if this happen would be to know how to react and how to help the victims calm down. I think the authorities would want me to just stand back for i wouldn’t get hurt.

  9. 1) The thing that separates them from the others is because the people that help have courage and the other people do not have courage.

    2) I think I would have help because that could have been me, in that building. Yes it will be something I will be prepare for in the future. The police wants us to run away.

  10. 1) What separates those who run away from tragedy and those who run to help victims affected by such tragedy? What are the characteristics it takes to be in the latter group?

    the thing that seperates those wh run and those who run twards the action are the ones who have corage and want to help

    2) What do you think you would have done in that situation? Is this something you can prepare yourself for in the future? What do you think the authorities want you to do in such situations?

    I think i would be confused at first but then try to help in any way i can. yes, any one can prepare them selfs for this tragic event but the question is, when. the police want to keep every one safe and the best thing to do is to find help and help the injured.

  11. 1) What separates those who run away from tragedy and those who run to help victims affected by such tragedy? What are the characteristics it takes to be in the latter group?
    I think that the ones that run away don’t have courage to help those in need.
    2) What do you think you would have done in that situation? Is this something you can prepare yourself for in the future? What do you think the authorities want you to do in such situations? In this situation I would try to help anyone i could i wouldn’t run away from the problem i do that enough already and soon regret it. So yes I would take action and try to hep.

  12. 1. The biggest difference between those who ran with the first responders and those who ran opposite of them is most likely courage (Though I will explain why this doesn’t always apply). However this claim isn’t always true because someone ran away probably had families with them who they wanted to escort or attempted to or did help those close to them which also demonstrates courage. This however doesn’t take away from those who ran toward the victims they just possessed more courage in the face of danger. This is the perfect example of someone who lacked fear in the face of danger. So the most common difference between the 2 parties is their courage.

    2. I personally most likely ran away for a couple reasons however I would have helped someone near to me. The main reasons which lead me to make this choice is (A) I’m personally not all that brave and don’t posses much courage, (B) I’m not prepared for this kind of situation and even if i was I can’t say how I would respond. Recently the nation realized this. During the Florida shooting a sheriff’s duty was outside the school, but froze in the face of danger and didn’t proceed in to stop the boy. Knowing this I can’t say even with training how I would respond. (C) I personally don’t think the authorities want too many people on scene because they can get in the way and confuse the responders. Also I don’t possess a skill they may need. Overall I don’t think I would be too beneficial running in.

  13. 1)
    -The thing that separates the people that run and the people helped, is that is shows the kind, courageous, and brave people. The characteristics that takes to be in the latter group is bravery, kindness, and courage.
    2)
    -I would’ve helped but still be very cautious and shook from the situation. Yes, even though this situation is pretty rare it’s still something to be prepared for. The authorities will probably rather me go to safety, so I don’t get hurt, but maybe when they realize that I am helping that they will let me help.

  14. 1). The ones who run from tragedy does not have courage the people that dont run away from tragedy and help the poeple that need help has courage.
    2). I would go help the people that need help and I would have lots of courage.

  15. Those who stay and help , are prepared and they will be ready to take action. The people that run away are not really prepared , their scared and just trying to get away.

    I would go and help the injured , then take my time to do everything i can to help , you can prepare for something like this by knowing when to do something , or when somethings finna happen to everybody.

  16. people who run away are scared and thats their first response people who help are people who have courage and wanna help . they are brave

    what i would have done is do all i can to help i would have been scared but i still would have helped . i could prepared for it study what to do so if or when u are in a situation like that u can help . they would want to help as many people as they can

  17. 1.They was nervous because they never saw or helped someone like that.And the ones that was not nervous they been there before so they know how it feel.
    2.I would had been shock because I never been in that type of help but I can learn from it.

  18. 1) The difference is compassion and courage. The characteristics is of course courage, compassion, selflessness and bravery.
    2) I believe I would’ve looked at my situation and I would try to help as much as I can, with making sure I get myself and others out of there. I believe this is something I can prepare myself for is the future. I think authorities want to get as many people out of the situation, and get immediate medical attention for those who have been hurt.

  19. Running away from tragedy separates those who run to help because those who help are prepared to help those in need.
    The characteristics of those who ran away are that they were not prepared for this type attack.
    Something that I would have done is go help others.
    This is something that I feel prepared for now.
    I think that the authorities would want me to help those in need and to help them identify the suspects.

  20. What separates people who ran from the tragedy and people who ran to it are brave. Some characteristics are confidence and Commitment. I would have helped the ones in need and get them to safety.

  21. 1. If you run away from the tragedy means that you are only thinking about yourself and if you run toward the tragedy you are not selfish and is a brave person. So the people in the latter group was trying to get away fast as possible.

    2. Something that I would have done was ran away. I think you can prepared yourself by learning medical things. I think the authorities would want me to get away.

  22. 1. To me, you have to be brave and have a good heart to be able to help others. The majority of people now don’t care about nobody but themselves.

    2. I would do everything I knew of to help someone in need. This is something you can prepare for because, you never know when something like this will happen and if it does you’ll know a little of what to do. I think the authorities wouldn’t want me to mess with the ones that are hurt because I might hurt them even more trying to help them.

  23. 1) Those who run toward tragedy have courage. You have to have courage and you have to care about others.
    2) I probably would have panicked and tried to take cover. I care better prepare myself for a school shooting if there ever is one. I think my authorities want me to stay calm and stay safe.

  24. 1. I think experience and courage separate those that run and those that stay to help. I think that those characteristics would help in a situation like that.
    2. I’m not sure what I would do in a situation, I like to think I would stay but I have never been in a situation like that. I think that the authorities would want all the help they could get in a situation like that.

  25. Someone that runs toward the problem ends up helping the problem and getting a life fullment and can be solved instead of running away from the problem. In this certain situation I think my first instinct would be to help and or find my granny and my mother. I dont think that you could truly prepare for something like a bombing or something very tramatic. I think that the authrities would tell you to stay down or too not panic.

  26. the things that seperate the ones who ran away and the ones who helped others are seperated by having a strong personalities and coarage. i think that the personality that required such a thing is coarage.

    i will train myself by helping others in minor situations first and i think if i were in that situation, i would have thought about myself and ran away. i think that the authorities would have awarded me and told me to continue to help people

  27. 1. it’s great to see people ready to go at a moments notice

    2. I would probably panic for a little while then snap out of it and help in anyway I could

  28. 1) The characteristics that it takes is to have the courage to do it

    2) I probably would have frozen up and not been able to react fast enough, I am sure authorities would want me to do something in this situation though.

  29. 1) Those who run away from tragedy and those who run to help victims have different personalities and different views of courage.

    2) I don’t know what I would’ve done, I kind of just freeze until I totally figure out what’s going on. In the future if something happened like this and I was capable of helping people hurt I would go help and comfort them. Authorities would probably want people to help others, that’s their job.

  30. 1. Those who help people in tragedy are more generous than the ones that don’t help. The ones that help are risking their lives also by helping those suffering . Risktaker

    2. I would have been a Risktaker and helped other people. I think I could prepare because everyone that is suffering should get help . Help them get as much people that were injured

  31. 1. I think courage and preparation set the first responders apart from the people who ran. Although it is understandable to want to run from danger, it takes a special person and leader to run towards it.

    2. I’d like to think I would be one to run towards and help, but honestly I’m not sure I could at this point in life. I would want to help though, and I can prepare myself to be able to do that by having a plan for emergencies. I imagine authorities want citizens to help rather than try to be heros and find the attackers.

  32. 1. The people that run to help are good people that just simply love to help when needed. the others that don’t help are just scared and don’t know what to do cause they are just so blind with fear that they don’t realizes others are hurt.
    2. the authorities would want me to get a safe distance away from the scene or they could use my help getting people out of harms way.

  33. 1. It’s not that the people who ran did a bad thing but the people who came back did a good thing. To do something like that takes a lot of leadership and act of kindness.
    2. Well first i’d look around to see if anyone was hurt. I would do the right thing and came back to help who is hurt. Yes, there are many ways to prepare yourself, including the leadership class. The authorities would want me to come back and help.

  34. 1. I’m not sure what I would do in a situation, I like to think I would stay but I have never been in a situation like that. I think that the authorities would want all the help they could get in a situation like that.

    2. I would do everything I knew of to help someone in need. This is something you can prepare for because, you never know when something like this will happen you and if you got hurt you would want someone there to help you.

  35. 1) What separates them is their character. I’m not saying those people who ran away are evil for helping, it was confusing and there was a lot going on, but the people who did help had great character and were willing help and they cared for others besides themselves.
    2) I honestly have no idea what I would have done in that situation. You can prepare yourself for doing things like that and authorities would want you to help. But if you can prepare yourself by just thinking or acting, then you can make a big difference.

  36. I think it is amazing when a person can go through so much pain and loss in their life but still finds the motivation and drive to support his country and support the people who serve this country. His experience and bravery took a hold for the very moment that he saved that runners life.

    1. 1. I think self discipline plays a big role in the field of characteristics it requires to be in that latter group. Experience and a willing to do whats right are also really big traits to have.

      2. I think I would have tried to help as many people as i could have. I think you can prepare by learning the right characteristics and training for those disasters. I think a majority of authorities would want you to help if you could be a help and some might want you out of the way depending on the situation

  37. 1. People that run from tragedy are not strong, it takes a lot of heart to help someone in need. Those who run to help victims are heroes in my opinion because they are putting someone in front of themselves. It takes leadership to help someone else in need and not just yourself.
    2. I would run to help someone in need, because if it was me in that situation I would want someone to help me. You can’t prepare yourself fully for that but you can prepare yourself because something can happen at anytime. I think authorities will want you to help if you can, or at least try to stabilize the person until they get there.

  38. 1. This was a flight or fight situation for sure. Most people would’ve just ran away from the danger instead of helping the others out.
    2. Depending how close I was I would go to help others even if i was injured.

  39. 1. people who run away from trouble are types of people who i feel care more about themselves they don’t want to get hurt on in any trouble, but some people who run away may have a excuses for it. People who run in and help are people who are heroes that don’t mind getting dirty and they don’t mind getting hurt as long as they can save someone, they are people who are good leader and others will look up to. The type of characteristics it takes to be in this group is that you have to be brave, not willing to give up, a good leader, and preparation.

    2. In that situation i would have run in there and i would have helped as much as i can. I don’t know if this is something you can really prepare for but i know you can at least train to help if this ever happens.Most of the time the authorities would say “Back up we have this under control” , but i wouldn’t listen i would try to sneak in and help but if someone comes up to them and says “Hey i am trained”, i’m pretty sure that would let them in.

  40. 1.) I think it depends on your mental strength and how you process emotions. Those who run to help victims turn fear into adrenaline. Those who run from tragedy have get overwhelmed by chaos instead of powered. I also think it depends the first scene you see when tragedy strikes, if you see a person with a shocked expression and they are screaming, their fear will transfer to you. If you are around calm people when tragedy strikes you are more likely to stay calm because you do not sense their fear.

    2.)I do not know what I would do I that situation, but I hope I have the power to help where I see fit. You can prepare for most situations but some in some cases to handle a situation you have to be first emerged and learn from your mistakes. No amount of preparation can make it any easier to handle but sometimes it makes you feel more confidence. Being confidence in your actions goes a long way so I think authorities would like people to go through training.

  41. 1. I think the thing that separates people is their courage. You have to not worry about what happens to you, you just have to worry about the people around you.
    2. If i was in this situation i would like to think i would go in and try to help people. This is one of those situations that you cant really prepare yourself for. I think the authorities would like people that are experienced to help but if you don’t really know what you are doing just stay back.

  42. 1. I think the people who have never been through something so intense like that are the ones who struggle with running. The people are helping in a time like that are really brave and have probably been through a tough experience before. Which helps them not be as scared to help even if it means risking your life.
    2. I think honestly if I was there, never seeing something like that I would grab the people I was with and I would run. Now since I’ve seen so many things on the news or anything, I think I would go and help as many people as I could. There is really no way to prepare yourself unless you’e personally been through it. I think authorities would want you to help to an extent but not put yourself in danger.

  43. 1. People that run towards tragedy have probably been through hardships and know how it feels to lose someone and they dont want someone else to feel that way. They are strong and courageous.

    2. People that run away from danger have no discipline and they are weak. They have probable never lost someone so that try to save themselves instead of others.

  44. 1. What separates who runs away and who goes towards danger is self-discipline and leadership. To face danger head on and running into the unknown you must have a strong will to help others before yourself.
    2. The first thing i would have done would probably check to see if everyone around me was unharmed. If someone were to be harmed, I would take them to safety. It’s hard to prepare physically for something like this. Mentally, you can prepare yourself for anything. The authorities would most likely want everyone to run to a safe zone and let them handle it, for the safety of the civilians.

  45. 1.) Most people who run to help people who have been hurt most of the time have been a tragedy and the ones who haven’t most likely haven’t been in a situation like that. I take great courage to run to a situation that you yourself could get hurt in.
    2.) To be totally honest I don’t know I would do. I’m usually not the one to run to danger, but if it was someone I loved I would for sure help them. I think most authorities want people to stay back and not run to danger because they don’t want more people to get injured, but I think they understand why people do it because if it was them and they had a family member or someone they cared about get hurt and need help they would do the same thing.

  46. 1. What separates those who run from tragedy and those who run to assist others who are victims of tragedy? What separates these two groups is the exceptional care for their fellow man in which the latter of these two groups express with their actions. Most people that are in this group have high respect for the people around them and have bountiful the amounts of courage and bravery.
    2. It’s hard to tell what I would have done but if I was there with family or friends I would most likely would make sure that they were okay before worrying about others. This may be selfish but it is the truth.

  47. 1. People that run towards tragedy have probably been through hardships and know how it feels to lose someone and they dont want someone else to feel that way. They are strong and courageous. People that run away from danger have no discipline and they are weak. They have probable never lost someone so that try to save themselves instead of others.

    2. I probably would’ve done exactly what he did. I Would’ve also have stayed and help other people.

  48. 1. I think he was brave by running towards the danger instead of running away like thousands of others did.

    2. If I was close enough to then I would help, but it there were a swarm of scared people than i would probably run for safety.

  49. 1 I think what separates theses kinds of people is their past events that has happened. Because if you have no clue what to do then you will just run.

    2) What do you think you would have done in that situation? Is this something you can prepare yourself for in the future? What do you think the authorities want you to do in such situations? I think i would of helped after I knew it was safe. Because I would not want to be hurt with no help. I think authorities would want you to help but not put yourself in danger.

  50. 1. One thing I can think of is that they are focused on others before themselves, it’s not that they don’t care about themselves and their well being. But that they have others on their mind and a desire to help when the time is needed.
    2. I would like to say I would run towards to the situation, but if a massive bomb went off I would most likely run. I don’t know if there is another one going to go off or not. I think the authorities look for help in these types of situations, there’s only so many of them and if just a few of us volunteer to help, then the process would be much less stressful.

  51. Those who go and save victims are very courageous and the people who dont are just very cautious.You need bravery, selflessness, and quick thinking.

    2. I would’ve ran to get help if I’m going to be honest. I prepared myself to run because i can’t do much and the people that know can help a lot better than I can. I think the authorities would agree with unless there is someon in the positions to help and they know how to deescalate the problem

  52. 1. People who run from tragedy care about their own safety first. That doesn’t mean it is selfish, it is simply human nature. People who run towards it to help care about other people’s well being before their own, even if they don’t know them. That is not something that comes easily, it requires a conscious decision to put yourself in danger for other lives. It takes bravery and compassion to be in the latter group.

    2. I probably would have ran out of instinct to save myself. I have no training to help people in tragedies but it is something that anyone could start preparing for in the future. Authorities probably appreciate those who run toward the tragedies to help since they cannot help everyone at once, especially in a panic.

  53. 1.) Some people are bold and would do anything to help someone else and some people are careless.

    2. I honestly don’t know what I would do, I’d have to actually experience that situation. I think the authorities wouldn’t want me to touch the injured victim because I might accidentally cause more damage to them.

  54. 1. People who run away from tragedy are the ones who panic and not prepared for the situation. It is being courageous and brave.

    2. I would have taken a risk and been brave to help those in need. You can prepare by learning basic first aid. Authorities would probably want you to stay back but I would help as much as I can.

  55. 1. People who run towards tragedy are brave and care about the well being of people being stuck in a sticky situation. People who run away from tragedy have natural human instincts to protect themselves and be safe from danger. You need to have bravery and a lot of confidence that you can get the job done.

    2. I honestly don’t how I would react, I’ve never been in any situation close to that but I would like to think I would go into the danger and try to help people. I think that you can’t really prepare for anything like that unless it happens to you so much that it becomes numb. I think that the authorities would like people to help out but also I think that they do not want anybody else getting hurt or killed running in to help.

  56. 1. People that run to help are those who have prepared for situations that are dangerous or are just people who want to help, and people who run away are people who haven’t or aren’t prepared its not that they don’t want to help don’t know how. It takes courage, preparation, and self-discipline to be in the latter group.
    2. I feel like I would do everything possible to help someone who was in that situation, I think this is something you can prepare for in the future. The authorities would want you to help because a lot of times there aren’t enough people who would stay and help they would run away from the tragedy.

  57. 1. I think experience and courage separate those that run and those that stay to help. I think that those characteristics would help in a situation like that.
    2. I’m not sure what I would do in a situation, I like to think I would stay but I have never been in a situation like that. I think that the authorities would want all the help they could get in a situation like that.

  58. I think it is amazing when a person can go through so much pain and loss in their life but still finds the motivation and drive to support his country and support the people who serve this country. His experience and bravery took a hold for the very moment that he saved that runners life.

  59. The people who run to help have a sense of patriotism and courage, they are distinguished by their heroic acts and selflessness.
    In that situation I probably would have panicked or ran. It would’ve been a natural response, but I probably would have helped someone along the way.

  60. 1. The people who run towards the tragedy usually feel a sense a responsibility as if it is their responsibility to contribute to the safety of other individuals. Those people often have huge hearts and they feel like they have a place in society. Often, the people who run away do not have the courage to run towards the chaos. Situations like that may make them feel overwhelmed or out of place.

    2. If I were in that situation I would most likely run towards the chaos because I aspire to be a nurse one day. It’s fulfilling to help someone who actually needs your help, and they appreciate the help you have to offer. In those kind of situations, I think authorities want you to remain calm and try to do as much as can because they will most likely not be able to get to everyone at once

  61. 1. the thing that separates the two is courage and responsibility. It takes a great amount of courage to run towards chaos. Those who do choose to approach the chaos feel an ultimate responsibility to help others who are in need and try to ensure that they are safe. It’s not that the people who run away don’t feel the same; they just feel the need to make sure they are safe first.
    2. I’m not sure what I would do in a situation like that. I think I would go and help as many people as I can, and I’m sure that’s what authorities want.

  62. 1. What separates those who run from tragedy and those who run towards it is courage.
    2.I would run to try and help people that were hurt. No, you can’t really prepare for tragedy.

  63. 1.) it separates their character for something and how they see things. shows who they really are.
    2.) i would’ve been confused but helped at the same time. i can definitely prepare myself for something like this in the future because knowing i could be a big factor if it would motivate me even more.

  64. 1.) shows that some care and others don’t. there trying to keep others living.
    2.) i would’ve helped out the best i can. try and keep a big impact on someone live.

  65. the things that seperate the ones who ran away and the ones who helped others are seperated by having a strong personalities and coarage. i think that the personality that required such a thing is coarage.

    i will train myself by helping others in minor situations first and i think if i were in that situation, i would have thought about myself and ran away. i think that the authorities would have awarded me and told me to continue to help people

  66. 1 they are willing to risk their lives for other humans
    2 Im running I dont even like most humans. wear bullet proof vest and other stuff

  67. The people who ran experienced a normal wave a fear, the ones who ran towards the chaos displayed more courage and appear to be more calm.

    I think I would have ran to safety, then once the smoke had cleared participated in the rescue efforts. There is really no way to expect such tragedy, but you can prepare yourself by taking: CPR classes, first response classes, or even being in the wilderness to learn surviving tactics. The authorities would want too establish calmness and for victims to correspond to their demands.

  68. What separates the two groups is people that run from it could be labeled as cowards or smart, and people who run to help victims of tragedy are usually labeled as brave or heros.
    In that situation I would help someone that I know or help whoever I could but I would personally get away from the whole situation and get more help. I think that’s what “authorities” would want someone to do.

  69. It’s crazy to think that this guy could have just helped himself out in this situation but instead, he puts others first and helps the ones that need it most. Like in the picture you can tell the other guy need help and that’s what they gave him by sacrificing themselves for a bystander.

    1. 1. I think those that go and help someone that needs it is a leader liked we have talked about so far this year. They are being the bigger person by helping someone out beside themselves. Some characteristics you have to have is courage and patience.
      2. I would say depending on who it was I would help even though I should help out even if it was a stranger. I would feel compassion for those people and I do think that you can prepare yourself for those situations. I also think authorities would want you to help if you not going into harm’s way.

  70. 1) What separates those who run away from tragedy and those who run to help victims affected by such tragedy? What are the characteristics it takes to be in the latter group?

    Those who run away from tragedy are scared. Those who run to help victims affected by tragedy are leaders who are selfless.

    2) What do you think you would have done in that situation? Is this something you can prepare yourself for in the future? What do you think the authorities want you to do in such situations?

    If I were in that situation, I would run to safety. But if I saw someone in danger, I would help them and call to a medical professional. You can prepare for situations like these, but you will never know when they will come. The authorities would want me to call for help in a situation like this.

  71. 1) They are separated by those who are scared and those who will sacrifice for others that are caught in a tragedy. It takes a lot of courage and risk to do something like that.
    2) I think I would try to help who ever I see needs help knowing i’m in danger but doing it in a safe way. I can definitely learn from this and apply to myself for anything tragic that could happen. I think the authorities would really notice and appreciate if they noticed you sacrificed to save others.

  72. What separates these two groups of people are their bravery and courage. You have to be brave and courageous to run towards chaos and want to help. In this situation I would like to think I would run towards the chaos and help but I am not sure that I would because my first instinct would probably be to run. I can prepare myself by making a plan of what I would do if I were to be in this situation. I think the authorities would want you to help in anyway that you could.

  73. 1. The difference is that one group is either scared, not in a bad way, selfish, or something else while the other group helps people to the best of their abilities.

    2. I would either freeze in place or instinctively run to help, there is no in-between. I don’t know what the authorities would want me to do because I wouldn’t be thinking about it. If something happens then I could care less about what the authorities think.

  74. 1) What separates those who run away from tragedy and those who run to help victims affected by such tragedy? What are the characteristics it takes to be in the latter group?
    Those who run away from tragedy are saying their lives matter more and those who run towards tragedy are brave enough to die to save the greater good. People who are in the latter group have to be brave and caring.

    2) What do you think you would have done in that situation? Is this something you can prepare yourself for in the future? What do you think the authorities want you to do in such situations?
    I think I would have tried to run in if I got over my shock and disbelief about what is going on. I think this is something I can prepare for in the future. I think the authorities would want us to stay back because in their minds we are just another person they have to save.

  75. That Carlos was a track runner and he had lot of feelings. Carlos was really depressed after what happened to his brother. When he find out his brother committed suicide that’s when he didn’t want to be on the earth anymore. Carlos tried to kill himself before but it didn’t work out that much.

  76. 1.I think it takes geat courage and leadership to rush in to save someone.

    2. I would first run out of intsinct then if i saw anyone near or that I could get to I would try and rescue them.

  77. The guy in the hat seemed to be in the right place at the right time and he was prepared which saved the situation which is good!

  78. 1) The ones who run from tragedy are scared and intimidated by it, people who face tragedy have courage and hope. You need to have courage and leadership to help people in tragedy, and always be prepared for bad outcomes.
    2) I am not 100% of what I would do in this situation. You could prepare yourself for this by taking nursing classes or going to the military. I think authorities would want you to help people get to the authorities.

  79. 1) What separates those who run away from tragedy and those who run to help victims affected by such tragedy? What are the characteristics it takes to be in the latter group?
    People who run from helping others are just like every other person, I would run from helping people to save myself. But Carlos wanted to help others, he showed leadership.
    2) What do you think you would have done in that situation? Is this something you can prepare yourself for in the future? What do you think the authorities want you to do in such situations?
    I would have ran from the bombers. I don’t want my legs blown off. I am pretty self centered when it comes to that stuff. I would have helped my family and friends but not a complete stranger, I am not that brave. Carlos Arrendondo was prepared for that very moment, It was a human instinct, not for everyone, but for him it was right.

  80. This guy seemed like he was mentally prepared for some disaster like this. He was probably very calm the whole time saving that guy’s life and if Carlos wasn’t there to save that guy they would probably never find the bomber.

  81. 1)People who run from helping others are just like every other person, I would run from helping people to save myself. But Carlos wanted to help others, he showed leadership.

    2)I would have ran from the bombers. I don’t want my legs blown off. I am pretty self centered when it comes to that stuff. I would have helped my family and friends but not a complete stranger, I am not that brave. Carlos Arrendondo was prepared for that very moment, It was a human instinct, not for everyone, but for him it was right.

  82. 1. It takes a lot of guts to go and save someone in critical condition especially when they have and artery hanging out of them. Not that we don’t have people like that today I’d say we could use more people like them because they can help teach others about how and why they do the things they do. The people who run from helping others isn’t because they don’t want to it’s because they haven’t prepared for that type of situation and would find someone who does rather than mess up trying to do it themselves. As for the people who do go to help they know what they’re doing and can act fast, they don’t have time to get an actual doctor when they know they can help.
    2. If I was in a situation like that I wouldn’t know what to do and I probably wouldn’t be the one to save the people but I would call 911 or get the nearest person I could. I believe I could prepare myself for this in the future because things like this could happen anytime and at this time and age I know I’d run from the situation.

  83. This has shown great leadership because he wasn’t the one who ran away he ran towards the explosion and helped save a man, he was ready to help, he was prepared.

  84. 1. Those who help people in tragedy are more generous than those who don’t. It also takes braveness because those who help are risking their lives for people who are suffering. It takes preparation and courage to want to help them.

    2. I would have helped people in this situation. I think I could prepare myself for this in the future because if I was the one suffering or it was one of my family members, I would want to get help. The authorities would want me to help people as much as I could but still be safe.

  85. People who run away don’t know what do to what bad things happened but people who help know what to do and how to help. You work well with others, you know how to talk to others. In this situation, I would have probably would have ran. Maybe, I think the most you can do is know first aid in case something happens. Call 911 and maybe help but other than that wait until they tell you to do something.

  86. 1) You have to have fortitude to overcome your fear of being hurt and you have to be willing to put your life in danger to help others in need.

    2) I think I would have ran at first, but when I come across hurt people I think I would stop and help them to safety. The authorities probably want me to run and get out of that situation.

  87. 1. I think experience and courage separate those that run and those that stay to help. I think that those characteristics would help in a situation like that.
    2. I’m not sure what I would do in a situation, I like to think I would stay but I have never been in a situation like that. I think that the authorities would want all the help they could get in a situation like that.

  88. 1) the people that tried to runaway and got killed acted like they were helpless, that they werent able to heelp when they couldve swallowed there pride and used there courage to help others.

    2) i would be lost on what to do in this situation i would try to help but i feel like id get killed in the process.

  89. the difference is courage, the characteristics are courage, integrity and honesty, I would probably run the other way, I could prepare myself for life in general, run away.

  90. This act was courageous because the man did not have any obligations to help and he wasn’t even being paid to help, and he treated this man like he was his own family.

  91. 1. The people who help the people that are kind and not selfish

    2. I would generally try and help the people to my ability

  92. 1) I think that what separates those people is that people who go help others are brave and have courage. On the other hand, the people who run away from the tragedy don’t have courage.

    2) I would probably get very scared but if I could I would try to help people. I also think that the authorities would lie for you to help people but don’t risk a lot your life. For example help someone who is in the ambulance or something like that.

  93. 1. Those who help people in tragedy are more generous than the ones that don’t help. The ones that help are risking their lives also by helping those suffering . Risktaker

    2. I would have been a Risktaker and helped other people. I think I could prepare because everyone that is suffering should get help . Help them get as much people that were injured

  94. 1. Those who help people in tragedy are more generous than the ones that don’t help. The ones that help are risking their lives also by helping those suffering . Risktaker.

    2. I would have been a Risktaker and helped other people. I think I could prepare because everyone that is suffering should get help . Help them get as much people that were injured.

  95. 1: It takes courage and wanting to help

    2: in this situation I would run to be fully honest. Preparioning in the future is import, the athouries did what they could.

  96. It’s amazing how much a good Samaritan can do for such a harmful situation! Really shows something about a person’s character and leadership skills; taking action in a time of need. It’s truly a wonderful phenomenon.

  97. What separates people who ran from the tragedy and people who ran to it are brave. Some traits are confidence and Commitment. I wouldve helped the ones in need and get them to safety.

  98. Carlos’s act was very courageous, and ended in a great way. The victim he saved continued to be able to live and have a life.

  99. I think the people who have never been through something so intense like that are the ones who struggle with running

  100. 1. the ones who run away care more about themselves than the people who run to help the people
    2. I would have run to help because I’m super cool and brave, I think the authorities would want you to help but stay out of there way

  101. People who run from tragedy don’t have the courage and possibly even preparation to face it so they flee to save their own lives, I argue against it being cowardly, think about it right now, if you were shot at would you run away if you couldn’t fight back? It takes quick thinking, knowledge of the area, and courage to be in the group that ran to help. I, in this situation as a normal bystander, would flee the scene, helping those who are in my path if it is safe to do so. Authorities I imagine want people to flee to safety, though, saving a life is likely secretly appreicated by them.

  102. 1) What separates them is their flight or fight. Most people in that situation would run just in case it happened again they wouldn’t get into the crossfire.
    2) I probably would have run at first, let the situation set in, and then gone and help. The authorities probably would want me to stay out of it and let them handle the situation.

  103. 1) What separates them is their flight or fight. Most people in that situation would run just in case it happened again they wouldn’t get into the crossfire.
    2) I probably would have run at first, let the situation set in, and then gone and help. The authorities probably would want me to stay out of it and let them handle the situation.