Teen saves man's life and is thanked in the most thoughtful way
When Dublin teenager, Jamie Harrington saw a man sitting alone on the ledge of a bridge, he stopped to see if he was okay.
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Harrington was able to talk the man off the ledge, and eventually called him an ambulance. He made sure to get the man's phone number, so he could keep in touch later to be sure he was safe.
The unlikely friends kept in touch, and just a few months ago, the man texted Harrington to say his wife was pregnant. The couple decided to name to baby after Jamie.
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See the original Humans of Dublin post here:
"I was just on my way to the American sweet shop to buy some Gatorade, when I saw this guy in his 30s sitting on the...
Posted by Humans of Dublin on Monday, August 3, 2015
Jamie Harrington is an inspiration to us all, a reminder to stop and look out for others. Take the time to ask if someone is okay.
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