Real-life Heroes

Adventure Valley, and especially Hero Quest, is based around the idea of Heroes. Bringing to life the fictional heroes that we admire, and highlighting the things that make them so heroic. But I also like to talk about the real heroes in our lives.

Last Saturday I went to Orem Summerfest with Devin and Jill. You know, I grew up in Orem and had never once been to Summerfest! The whole thing was great, and it is always nice to spend time with dear friends. On the way home, I was stuck in some neighborhood in post-fest traffic. I was starting to get really frustrated that I had been on this same road for 30 minutes, when a little boy ran right in front of my car (I was stopped behind another car) and got hit by a van coming the other direction. It was the one of the most traumatizing moments of my life! I immediately pulled over and got the blanket out of my car. The little boy was conscious and had gotten out of the road and way laying on the sidewalk. 

A couple of us called 911, and the first person to respond was a police officer. He immediately got to work calming the family and checking on the little boy's condition. I was so worried that the ambulance wasn't going to be able to get to us, because this little neighborhood was so crowded with cars. But within a few minutes, the police had redirected traffic and the road was totally clear. I guess they prepare for this sort of thing, because the paramedics that arrived first were on bicycles, so the traffic didn't slow them down. Watching them work with the little boy was so inspiring. They were caring, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel a little more relaxed. Next we were joined by the firetruck and the ambulance. All of the paramedics, police, and firemen worked together to help the little boy and his family. In the end, he didn't even have to go to the hospital because his injuries were not that severe. 

I was so touched by this whole event. Since that time, I have often reflected on how lucky we are to have men and women who dedicate their lives to helping others in these kind of capacities. I have traveled to many different places in the world, and no where are the law enforcement and emergency teams as dependable as they are here in America. 

What are some experiences that you have had with real-life heroes? What are the qualities that make someone a hero? Comment below!

See you at Hero Quest!

-Whitney