I love this story! Mr. Autrey is a genuine hero and I honor him...I love his mother's response and the city's reaction to Mr. Autrey. This could have been a Gary Cooper movie, directed by Frank Capra ala 1946. May God Bless Mr. Autrey.
Meanwhile, a remark for Newsday by his mother revealed the spiritual grounding that is also the bedrock of many great endeavors. "It was the Lord who did it," said Mary Autrey. "Can you picture it? God just moved that train over him."You GO, girl! Just perfectly right! So excellent! Maybe not great theology but awesome testimony!
The muslims say Allahu Akbar, but this Mom said it so much better, and about an act of sacrifical and courageous love, not slaughter.
Excuse me, got carried away there.