The good citizens of Chilliwack, most of who carry cell phones, watch and read news reports undoubtably are aware that two caring women attempted, albeit unsuccessfully, to rescue a man trapped in his wheelchair on the tracks as a train bore down on him taking his life. One woman escaped injury, one suffered grievous injury which has left her unable to work and maintain ownership of her home.
It is no secret that the people of Chilliwack pride themselves particularly on their Christian traditions.
One would then suppose that during services the story of the Good Samaritan would be taught and repeated as an important tenet of duty and faith. I wonder why this community has not substantially come to the aid of the city’s Good Samaritan? Perhaps they have!
Surely the leaders of the many churches here would find this to be the perfect time to highlight this lesson at their services and ask their flocks to consider a special tithe to support our hero?
I challenge the religious community and all others to come to the support of Julie Callaghan who risked all in her attempt to save a life. Of course there is always the GoFundMe page to augment the collection plate.
Support for Ms. Callaghan is the right thing to do, isn’t it?
Wayne Underhill
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