Modest rescuer honored.On New Year's Day New Year's Day, among ancient peoples the first day of the year frequently corresponded to the vernal or autumnal equinox, or to the summer or winter solstice. In the Middle Ages it was celebrated among Christians usually on Mar. 25. 2004, Elnora Denmark was working as a caretaker for retired surgeon L.S. Thompson Thompson, city, Canada Thompson, city (1991 pop. 14,977), central Man., Canada, on the Burntwood River. A mining town, it developed after large nickel deposits were discovered in the area in 1956. , Jr. in Dallas when a very unlikely event occurred: a small plane crashed into Thompson's garage, igniting a fire that spread to the house. Even though bystanders yelled yell v. yelled, yell·ing, yells v.intr. To cry out loudly, as in pain, fright, surprise, or enthusiasm. v.tr. To utter or express with a loud cry. See Synonyms at shout. n. at Denmark to get out of the house, she wouldn't leave without Dr. Thompson. She located him in the smoke-filled house, wrapped him in a blanket, and carried him safely outside. "There was no way I'd leave him behind and save my life," she recalled in a recent interview with the Dallas Morning News. "I wouldn't have done that for nothing in the world." Dr. Thompson died in February 2004 from complications resulting from several strokes. Since then, Denmark has continued to care for other elderly people in Dallas, explaining: "My grandmother always taught me do the best you can and never say what you can't do. I never will forget that in life. She would always teach me to respect your elders, do what you can do for them because one day you'll be in the same shape they're in." The heroine still has a charred Bible that survived the fire. As a woman of great spirituality, she regards it as a sign from the Lord. When the Carnegie Hero Fund The Carnegie Hero Fund Commission, also known as Carnegie Hero Fund, was established to recognize persons who perform extraordinary acts of heroism in civilian life in the United States and Canada, and to provide financial assistance for those disabled and the dependents of Commission learned about Denmark's deed deed, in law, written document that is signed and delivered by which one person conveys land or other realty (see property) to another. A deed may assure the extent of the conveying party's ownership or, if the party is uncertain of the precise extent, he issues a , it sent letters to her to collect enough information to give her its prestigious award, but the modest woman threw them away! Like many heroes, she regarded virtue as its own reward. But she eventually relented and filled out the questionnaires, and she recently was honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. as a Carnegie Hero. |
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