06-18-2012, 12:07 AM
A co-worker wanted the day off to go with his wife and soon to a family picnic. But too many people were already off and he had to work.
His son, about 7, was playing in a full size swimming pool. There was no lifeguard on duty, and signs were posted to that effect. NObody was really watching the water and one of the kids in the pool told her father that she couldn't find her friend.
The dad dived in and found the boy. It was heartbreaking.
The family split up, I guess much of it was about blaming the other party. Truly heartbreaking.
My buddy's three girls have all been Jr. Red Cross lifeguards and full time (during the summer) life guards and swim like dolphins (no, not literally). All three have "saves" , that is getting to kids and adults much bigger than them before anything really bad happens.
His son, about 7, was playing in a full size swimming pool. There was no lifeguard on duty, and signs were posted to that effect. NObody was really watching the water and one of the kids in the pool told her father that she couldn't find her friend.
The dad dived in and found the boy. It was heartbreaking.
The family split up, I guess much of it was about blaming the other party. Truly heartbreaking.
My buddy's three girls have all been Jr. Red Cross lifeguards and full time (during the summer) life guards and swim like dolphins (no, not literally). All three have "saves" , that is getting to kids and adults much bigger than them before anything really bad happens.