In an act of heroism unseen in today's world, a selfless dog sacrificed himself to save a young couple last week near the Snake River in Archer, Idaho. The couple was enjoying a scenic view from the tracks, oblivious to the oncoming train headed in their direction. "We didn't even know a train was coming," said Ash Shirley, of Orem, UT, who was visiting the area with her husband, Jeff. Cash pushed the couple to safety, but was unable to get off the tracks before succombing to the tremendous force of the locomotive. "It was truly a tragic situation," said Jeff, who also noted, "I saved his life once, I guess he was returning the favor." Cash was once thought of as worthless by several members of the family, including Jeff and his father, Scott. "I guess you could say he redeemed himself," said Jeff, who was unable to finish the interview after being overcome with emotion. Luckily, the couple espcaped harm. As for Cash, his calling and election has now been made sure and he can spend the rest of days chasing deer, rolling in manure, and sleeping in the eternal courts on high.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Cash sacrifices himself to save Utah couple
In an act of heroism unseen in today's world, a selfless dog sacrificed himself to save a young couple last week near the Snake River in Archer, Idaho. The couple was enjoying a scenic view from the tracks, oblivious to the oncoming train headed in their direction. "We didn't even know a train was coming," said Ash Shirley, of Orem, UT, who was visiting the area with her husband, Jeff. Cash pushed the couple to safety, but was unable to get off the tracks before succombing to the tremendous force of the locomotive. "It was truly a tragic situation," said Jeff, who also noted, "I saved his life once, I guess he was returning the favor." Cash was once thought of as worthless by several members of the family, including Jeff and his father, Scott. "I guess you could say he redeemed himself," said Jeff, who was unable to finish the interview after being overcome with emotion. Luckily, the couple espcaped harm. As for Cash, his calling and election has now been made sure and he can spend the rest of days chasing deer, rolling in manure, and sleeping in the eternal courts on high.
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It took me forever to figure out what was wrong with Cash's face, but then I realized it was his tail.
I don't think a dog who doesn't alert you about an oncoming train until it's 5 feet away deserves to roll in blissful manure throughout the eternities.
But great photo editing. The train looks like it really was built for that track. "Ye Olde Snake River Locomotive".
I personally think this editing job is the best so far. you can hardly see Jeff's hand holding Cash to the tracks as the train bears down on him. Bravo.
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