In this content, we will look at how Don Ritchie, who was declared a local hero in Australia and received awards and accolades from different places, saved the lives of 160 people. The number of lives he saved may have even exceeded 400, his family said.
The burdens placed on people at different stages of life by factors such as work, school or the environment are unbearable at some point. it can take a turn. Unfortunately, when individuals who come to this point do not contact or communicate with their relatives or a specialist, unfortunately to the point of harming their own they can achieve dismal results.
When it comes to this point, locations in different parts of the world come to the fore. These places are the heavily favored locations. The subject of this content is in Australia. found in The Gap (Cliff). So what’s special about this place?
The cliffs in the city of Sydney attract not only tourists:
The individuals we have just mentioned have also grown over the years. to the cliffs in Sydney oriented. Over time, this situation has become widespread. a location where people jump down as it was remembered.
the hero of our story Don Ritchie He also lived close to the cliff, which was called the cliff at the time. In this context, those who wanted to go here had to pass in front of his house, regardless of their purpose. Watching those passing by and approaching the shore more than normal, Don has been in 50 years. 160 saved a person’s life. So how?
Those about to jump off the cliff where 50 people are thought to commit suicide each year were faced with Don’s kind offer:
Seeing the people on the shore approaching dangerously close to the abyss, Don gave them a gentle He invited her to come and have a cup of tea or a beer. He invites those who accept this invitation to his house. to chat started. There was no advice, counsel, or condemnation in this conversation. They just mostly listened to each other talking about everyday topics.
And this conversation, which drew their attention to a different place for a short time, really made those people stop jumping and they were returning home:
One of Don’s helpers even sent him letters and visited him from time to time. It also made Don happy to see that the woman whose life he had saved was well and happy. for 50 years Don’s helping hand reached those who were approaching the abyss, and in these 50 years it was recorded that 160 people saved his life.
Of course, this is just the number of registered ones. Don’s family, this issue 400 He even says he is.
Of course, it was not possible to save everyone. But he approached the situations where he failed very maturely.
Hearing Don’s kind offer those who do not accept and there were those who lost their lives. In addition, those whom Don could not catch up also suffer the same fate. shared. But the majority accepted this offer and chatted with Don.
The situations where he can’t save people are because he did this. didn’t offend. On the contrary, he made an effort to do the best he could for each person.
Don, known as the Angel of the Gap and an example to many, passed away in 2012.
Medal of Honor to Don in 2006 given. In this context, he was elected citizen of the year along with his wife. If in 2011 local hero the award was given to him.
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Unfortunately, he died of natural causes in 2012. By this time The Gap Having saved many lives in the area named after him, Don is in contact with people who are in bad shape and who could harm him. even just talking It shows how critical it is. You can share your thoughts in the comment section.
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