Quote Originally Posted by Gregoshi
I'm sure 99% of us can think of several personal reasons not to jump down on the tracks to help that man. That Mr. Autrey did so is what makes his action so noteworthy and commendable. Somehow I don't think Mr. Autrey was considering the impact of his action on his gene pool.
Yes, I can imagine the impact of his actions on his children probably struck when he realized he could not lift the poor guy back onto the platform in time.
Despite that awful predicament he did not abandon this stranger to his fate. Absolutely remarkable.

The hero's wife probably doesn't know whether to hug him or slap him.