“Ms. Vickers is a genuine hero. She should get an award from the city.”
“I would like to have Lashanda Vickers as a neighbor.”
“Ms. Vickers should receive a medal for heroism.”
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This story plus all these very positive comments make me think of something I’ve pondered before. I’m wondering if perhaps completely informally, when Freepers see someone admirable in the news (especially when that person is possibly in a lower economic bracket), we might do something for that person? Either together, or individually. The name “Lashonda Vickers” is rather unusual and indeed, doing a search, it appears that she is fairly easy to find. see: http://radaris.com/p/Lashanda/Vickers/
So what do you think? Is anyone interested? And what would be good? Yes, a pistol and lessons would be good (but good luck getting a permit there, as I understand it). What about simply something like a gift certificate to someplace useful like Walmart or Target? (Or someplace else that is easy to access in Jamaica, NY.)
It just seems to me that if we want courage, neighborliness, etc. to proliferate, it’s not a bad idea to encourage it. A person like Lashonda obviously doesn’t have to be paid to do the right thing. She stepped right up to the plate and did what was necessary. But OTOH if she reaps the rewards of her good deed, would word get out and influence anyone else?
I’m not sure what I really think on this issue. This is just an idea. I’d like feedback, if you care to provide it. Thanks!
I think your idea is a great one. Make it so.
Word has gotten out, since we have learned of it.
I hope it will influence all who read of her actions to look for a way to pass it on...