An inspiring act of kindness from American’s heartland is seen when a 16-year-old boy rushes to push a disabled man in his wheelchair away from the harm of oncoming tornadoes.
Seth Phillips knew he had to do something when he saw an older gentleman outside while tornado sirens were going off in his town. They were signaling that tornadoes were about to sweep through Jefferson City, the capital of Missouri. And after seeing pictures of the aftermath of that storm, those tornadoes were deadly and tore up everything that was in their path.
The man in the wheelchair, a double amputee who is also legally blind, didn’t have enough time to get to safety, and that is when Seth stepped in. He was in his mother’s car and jumped right out to help the man. Since the car was not very big and it may have been difficult to transfer the man and his wheelchair into the car, Seth came up with a plan of action. He starts running and pushing the wheelchair up a large hill to get the man out of harm’s way.
“My biggest fear was that this man wouldn’t make it home and he wouldn’t be alright,” explains Seth.
While Seth is pushing the man uphill, his mother is following behind him in her car and recording his selfless act on her cellphone.
“I am incredibly proud of my child,” says Seth’s mom. “He has a very good heart.”
Because of Seth’s quick actions, the man in the wheelchair made it to safety. Seth and his mom did as well. Thank goodness! What a Good Samaritan Seth is! And what a great reminder for us all to take care of those in need around us. You never know when you’re helping hand could change someone’s life.