Brian Crotts; Marine saving the world
3E9 and Leonard send us a link to the story of former Marine Brian Crotts who was driving around Cleveland County, North Carolina with his wife when he saw a burning home. he stopped to see if he could help. He ended up rushing into the burning house and carrying J.B. Newton and his wife, Naomi Newton, from the inferno, the flames licking at his own clothing. Mrs. Newton wasn’t breathing when he got her to safety and he did some CPR on her and she recovered.
Crotts slipped away from the scene. Neighbors said they didn’t know who the good Samaritan was. He decided to speak publicly, not because he considers himself a hero, but because he has a message for Mr. and Mrs. Newton’s relatives.
“I want the family to know that lady asked about her husband when she came to, and that man, the only thing he was thinking about was his wife.”
Unfortunately, the Newtons both succumbed to their injuries, but not because Brian didn’t try hard enough.
wistv.com – Columbia, South Carolina
Category: Real Soldiers
Bravo Zulu Brian Crotts. Way to go, way to be.
He willingly went into their home and pulled both people out, you cannot ask for more than that. It’s just a shame that such effort was still insufficient to save the Newmans.
You are indeed a stand up guy Mr. Crotts.
Thank you for reminding the nation that just because our enlistment ends doesn’t mean that our service to our nation and communities will end.
Amazing effort from a good man.
Damn. Sometimes even the best efforts go for naught.
Well done, Marine. You’re a damn good man.
The article mentioned that Crofts had been out of work for a while. Hopefully after this some good things will come his way. He deserves it.
Gut punch!
He is a solid man!
Bravo Zulu Mr. Crofts.
My condolences to the Newton family and friends.
He does nothing, saying, “Wow. Look at that. I hope no one is in there.” /or/
He calls 9-1-1 and drives on. /or/
He calls 9-1-1 and waits for the responders. /or/
He stops, runs in, and pulls people out.
He chose the last option. His conscience and his manhood are intact.
Honor upon him, the family must be grateful to know of there last thoughts of devotion and love.
Pussification of America: 0
Real Manhood: 1
Very inspiring Sir.
Well done, Marine!
What a stud. I couldn’t be more proud of someone I don’t know. He shines the valor and courage of our troops.
One thought for you, Brian. They both knew that someone heard them and hat you were helping the other one. That mattered to them in their last moments. God bless you.