Letters
'Nameless hero' comes forward
Editor:
On Friday, May 5, the Daily Bruin ran an article about a "nameless hero" who helped a 4-year-old girl at the Westwood Pizza Hut. Fortunately, my friend alluded me to this article, otherwise I would've missed the mother's heartwarming expression of gratitude. More importantly, it was reassuring to hear that her daughter had fully recovered from the incident. Since the mother undoubtedly went out of her way to tell this story, she should know that her thanks were much appreciated.
The recognition obviously moved me, but it also reminded me of the many "nameless heroes" and Good Samaritans who have touched my life. Unfortunately, I never thanked them. By the time I fully realized their impact on my life, they had already disappeared. Likewise, we rarely hear about the everyday heroes and the good deeds such individuals perform. There are far more stories about individuals who are recognized for achieving status and prestige, or worse, notoriety. But then again, with or without the public recognition, the good deeds are themselves the greatest personal rewards.
Nevertheless, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all you "do-gooders" out there who selflessly go out of your way to help a stranger. You know who you are. You pulled over to help me when my motorcycle's rear tire locked up in the middle of a major freeway; you returned my keys to the lost and found; you stepped in to break up an argument that could've gone awry; you jump-started my car when the battery died; you cared for my friend until the ambulance arrived. For coming to my aid irrespective of race, class or gender, I can only show you my appreciation through my deeds.
I am proud to be among the nameless heroes.
Mitchell Chang
Graduate student
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