Internet pulls through to save a soldier from suicide

[LightningCrash]

Prayers were offered, along with others who said they were willing to talk to him on the phone if necessary. Some who were nearby got in their cars and headed to the area to await further information.

“We had people, some from 100 miles away jump in their cars and head to Kingsport without even knowing who the guy was,” Dan recounted. “They wanted to ensure they were in the area in the case we got a location.”

Emails began to pour into Dan’s inbox. “I had a flood of emails from a slice of America.” he said. “I had hackers, phone company reps, a retired hostage negotiator, psychologists, behavioral health specialists. Anybody and everybody emailing, saying here’s what I do, let me know if I can do anything.”

Hundreds of great people involved in this.

http://www.businessinsider.com/soci...diers-lives-in-ways-youd-never-expect-2012-11

 

[mightymouse]

That is good stuff. Thanks for posting it.

 

[11b1776]

Wow thanks for posting!

 

[poopgiggle]

This is really good to see.

You hear so many stories about Anonymous finding suicidal people and then spamming DO IT F--GOT that you forget that the Internet isn't all heartless spergelords.

 

[GlockPride]

Dang good story in light of all the depressing political ones recently.