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Some things good can come out of a disaster.

Air Force pararescueman Michael Maroney hugged by a youngster he rescued after Hurricane Katrina. Maroney reunited with the girl, identified as LeShay Brown, of Waveland, Miss., Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2015. (U.S. Air Force/Airman 1st Class Veronica Pierce)

(Source: (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st class Veronica Pierce/Warner Bros/Erica Parise)

Since their reunion, the two have gotten close. They even attended a San Antonio Spurs game together recently.

LaShay says Maroney's influence in her life is part of the reason she chose to join JROTC.

"I knew that he was more experienced and he would help me along the way," the high school freshman said.

Maroney and the teen both say they're like one big family. Maroney plans to stay in touch, and he can't wait to see all she's going to accomplish going forward.

"I see great things. She's got a good future, and I'm looking forward to seeing her, President of the United States," said Maroney.

Air Force vet escorts 'Katrina girl' to JROTC ball

1 posted on 03/21/2017 4:14:11 PM PDT by BBell

"...Hurricane Katrina pararescue..."

Cool story and cool reunion!

2 posted on 03/21/2017 4:17:41 PM PDT by Blue Jays ( Rock hard ~ Ride free)

I saw a video maybe 10 years ago of them training at Eglin AFB. It appeared as tough as any.

3 posted on 03/21/2017 4:20:45 PM PDT by yarddog (Romans 8:38-39, For I am persuaded.)

That is so great. God really does move in miraculous ways. That child’s life was changed forever and I hope we get to see what she does with her life.

4 posted on 03/21/2017 4:23:40 PM PDT by McGavin999

awww heck, what a cute story! Boy did that girl grow up!

5 posted on 03/21/2017 4:25:51 PM PDT by Paradox ("Donald Trump", the biggest Strawman ever created.)

Great story!

Wow! That little girl is now tall!

6 posted on 03/21/2017 4:35:07 PM PDT by Flick Lives (Depth charge the Deep State)

Thank you for posting this. It made my day!

7 posted on 03/21/2017 4:35:16 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money.)

Oh boy, it appears to be raining inside my sunglasses. Touching story!

9 posted on 03/21/2017 4:50:12 PM PDT by catbertz

10 posted on 03/21/2017 4:55:45 PM PDT by Mrs. Don-o (What does the Lord require of you, but to do justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with your God?)

11 posted on 03/21/2017 4:56:04 PM PDT by Nifster (I see puppy dogs in the clouds)

Wait a minute here, I thought Bush left them all to die? This must be fake news. /sarcasm (if I really must add this)

12 posted on 03/21/2017 5:01:27 PM PDT by Robert DeLong

Nice, heartwarming story...

14 posted on 03/21/2017 5:38:58 PM PDT by ConservaTeen (Islam is Not the Religion of Peace, but The religion of Pedophilia...)

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