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RESCUE-The Dramatic Story of the Rescue of Freeper thepainster
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| thepainster
Posted on 12/07/2011 4:37:02 PM PST by thepainster
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I originally wrote this first hand account of my near demise as a tribute to the heroes who saved my life. While writing it I realized it was also a good lesson on water safety and the effects of cold water on the human body. Thus I have been sending this out to friends and family in hope that this information may save another life.
The Chief of the Billerica Police Department Daniel Rosa will honor Frank, Eileen, Patrolmen Cogswell, Rayne and Herring at a ceremony on December 19, 2011.
Local reporting of the event is listed here
http://www.lowellsun.com/todaysheadlines/ci_19479473
To: thepainster
Wow! That’s a pretty good story.
Thanks for posting. (Glad you’re here to post.)
To: thepainster
Praise be to our Heavenly Father for sending earthly angels!!!!
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:41:08 PM PST
by
skr
(May God confound the enemy)
To: thepainster
Where was the spare paddle (even if only a kids model)?
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:42:38 PM PST
by
Paladin2
To: thepainster
thanks for posting your story.
To: thepainster
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:47:51 PM PST
by
JoeProBono
(A closed mouth gathers no feet - Mater tua caligas gerit)
To: skr
As the Irish sergeant once remarked to a 2nd Lt. Douglas MacArthur after a Moro bullet penetrated the crown of his campaign hat, “the rest of your life is pure velvet.” Deo Gratias, painster.
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:48:01 PM PST
by
Ax
To: thepainster
Amazing, thanks for sharing...glad you are ok!
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:49:02 PM PST
by
surfer
(To err is human, to really foul things up takes a Democrat, don't expect the GOP to have the answer!)
To: thepainster
Thank goodness for them, Jerry. I’m glad you’re okay now. Thank you for sharing this with us.All of those folks are heroes.
Dave
By the way, VERY well written description of what happened.
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:49:39 PM PST
by
sayuncledave
(et Verbum caro factum est (And the Word was made flesh))
To: thepainster
Great story and one to take to heart.
This doesn’t only apply to northern lakes in winter. Northern lakes can also be frigid in spring. So while the air temp could be mild, the water may still be in the 30’s.
As you learned, it’s always wise to wear a life jacket when the water temp is 60 or below.
Dittos about the extra paddle in any kind of boat at any time.
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:51:48 PM PST
by
randita
(I'm not a percentage. I'm a free person.)
To: thepainster
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:57:40 PM PST
by
grame
(May you know more of the love of God Almighty this day!)
To: thepainster
Praise be to God and all involved. You sir are a very lucky man, life is fragile
To: thepainster
I’m happy that you are here to tell us about it.
I’m betting you will never again be on the water without your life jacket firmly in place.
God is good.
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posted on
12/07/2011 4:59:13 PM PST
by
basil
(It's time to rid the country of "gun free zones" aka "Killing Fields")
To: thepainster
Canoes are bad news for fishing or hunting, I once flipped one while duck hunting in 35 degree weather and strong offshore wind.........fortunately it was only neck deep water and I was able to right the canoe, retrieve my shotgun and get back in and head to shore........
You my friend were very, very lucky.
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posted on
12/07/2011 5:01:53 PM PST
by
Hot Tabasco
(Be good, Santa is coming)
To: thepainster
What a story! Thanks to God and those five individuals, you made it out alive.
My favorite part was when Eileen dove into the lake.
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posted on
12/07/2011 5:05:38 PM PST
by
reasonisfaith
(Or, more accurately---reason serves faith. See W.L. Craig, and many others.)
To: thepainster
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posted on
12/07/2011 5:08:52 PM PST
by
Pelham
(Islam. The original Evil Empire)
To: thepainster
Bless them all and bless you. You have a gift, the rest of your life. Enjoy it with both grace and gusto!
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posted on
12/07/2011 5:09:45 PM PST
by
Chickensoup
(In the 20th century 200 million people were killed by their own governments.)
To: thepainster
Wow, your very lucky.
I know the area, was born and raised in Mass.
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posted on
12/07/2011 5:09:45 PM PST
by
The Mayor
("If you can't make them see the light, let them feel the heat" — Ronald Reagan)
To: Paladin2
Same place as my life jacket, in the shed. I am not proud of my stupidity.
To: Ax
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