70-year-old Marine vet saves man from fire in Norristown
Former Marine Jimmy “The Cowboy” Johnson
Another soft spoken hero. BZ, Cowboy.
Jeff LPH3 sends.
70-Year-Old Marine Corps Vet Jimmy ‘The Cowboy’ Johnson Saves Neighbor From Norristown Blaze
By Steve Marroni
A 70-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran rushed into a burning home to save a man in Norristown Monday.
Already a hero for his service, Jimmy “The Cowboy” Johnson is being hailed once again for his heroic actions.Monday morning, Johnson saw smoke coming from a home on Swede Street, called 911, then went to the home to help, according to the Norristown Fire Department.
With the help of some neighborhood kids, they kicked the door open and started yelling for everyone inside to evacuate. When Johnson was told someone was up on the second floor, the former Marine went into the burning building to save him, fire officials said.
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Johnson told the station he was only thinking about getting the man out of the home as quickly as possible, and the fact that he had no protective fire gear was the furthest thing from his mind.
“I wasn’t worried about that. That doesn’t phase me. I was worried about saving his life,” he told 6 ABC.
It didn’t phase his pair of brass ones, either. Read the entire article here: PennLive
Thanks, Jeff.
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BZ Jarhead! Well done. I know a few folks in that area, I’m sure they’ll show him proper honors.
BZ Marine! I’d like to buy him a refreshing beverage myself, the Ballsy Bahsterd!
Not as lean,
Not as mean,
But still a U.S. Marine!
(as a bumpersticker of one of my fellow church members reads)
Good job, Mister Johnson sir.
Well Done!!!!
Please don’t refer to us as former Marines. There is no such thing.
“Protective gear? I’m a MARINE….”