Marine approaches a 9 year old boy in the middle of a triathlon drifting everyone present
"Some people spend a lifetime for life wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines do not have this problem. "- Ronald Reagan, 40th pr in the United States
"Some people spend a lifetime for life wondering if they made a difference in the world. But, the Marines do not have this problem. "-Over the years, the marines have won a reputation and they deserve it. When the children say they want to be like them, parents have the right to feel proud of what their child has just said. After all, their work is intended for their nation and the well-being of its citizens.
If you feel too satisfied with this team of brilliant men and women who believe in doing the right thing for the good cause without worrying about the consequences, this story will certainly bring you to tears.
Give back
"Every child deserves a little Christmas." This is the motto of toys for Tots, a mission that is arranged by the United States marine. A campaign that works to organize Christmas gifts with disadvantaged children. This is one of the most famous campaigns in the Marine Corps. They brought smiles to so many innocent faces. But the story we want to tell you is certainly no question of smiles and gifts, but much more than that.
Mission to promote healthy children
This incident was therefore held at Pensacola Beach in Pensacola, Florida, where an annual triathlon takes place. It is again organized by the American maritime body and with the main agenda of health and the physical condition of the children behind this event. All participants must be between 7 and 15 years old. All triathlon is properly managed by different teams of volunteers. This is where Matthew Morgan gets the picture.
Gulf of Mexico
Thus, the whole event begins with the Gulf of Mexico, because that's where the first part of the swimming is covered. These last two portions of cycling and race are continued on closed roads and tracks near the shore. Matthew Morgan volunteered from the event and was assigned to a position around one or two miles from the final finish line.
Serve people
Matthew Morgan has recently been enlisted in the body of the American Marines. Until now, he spent most of his life in San Diego, but when he received the marine confirmation letter, he moved to his first publication in the region of Pensacola. It was awarded the first private position at the Navy Detachment Corry station.
An assigned role
It was a year of a year before any break and a group of 22 students, including Matthew, learned from his commander, Captain Frank Anderson. It is his order for the team of 22 students to supervise the triathlon and to ensure that all participants stay on the track and that everything came back well according to the plan. But only the time will indicate what would happen next because it was not part of a plan.
Assigned positions
All navies were preparing for triathlon a day before the main event. Each of the 22 students was aware of their places where they were supposed to stand up and watch the event. They were responsible for the event that would take place the next morning and Matthew has always been the one who has always kept his work as his priority.
Keep an eye on
The hour was here and the private Morgan was standing at the post where he was waiting for the participants to succeed. Children still ended the first phase of triathlon, that is, swimming. It meant that there was still time to arrive at where they will be visible for PFC. Morgan.
They were there
Finally, young children arrived there and it brought a smile on Morgan's face. Everyone acclaimed young athletes and also Morgan. Obviously, it means a lot for children to see their parents standing in the audience to support them. Complete the triathlon and be among the first piles of children who crossed the finish line is something everyone feels proud.
Joy
In this moment of joy, everyone was excited. Children who just crossed the finish line celebrated with their families and the rest of the parents still waited for their children to end the race. And as they say, "winning the race is not what matters most, supplementing it." But there was a face in the audience that looked extremely worried.
Strange couple behavior
While all the others were eager to see their children, a couple looked like a strange. Nobody knew what made them fear that a lot. Maybe they were like that, types too care but that's not what it was. This couple had their own reasons for being worried and everyone was about to realize that soon.
Noticed something strange
It's when PFC. Morgan noticed something strange. He must act at the same time and he ran to the track to make a vision closer to what was happening. Yes, it would become an unforgettable moment; A moment of a life.
Hurry
PFC. Morgan was entrusted to a role to look at the race and not to leave him unless he sees only anyone who broke the rules. So, what happened, it made his orders forget? Well, moments like that define who we are ...
A boy
He was a boy who grabbed the attention of the young soldier. He slipped running. PFC. Morgan rushed to check on the boy if he is injured or not, but when he reached, he noticed that there was something extremely wrong.
He had leg problems
Ben Baltz, aged 11, was lying on the floor and was trying to repair themselves. When he looked at his leg, he noticed the real problem. "I did it first and he had already found his calm and tried to repair his leg. I asked if he needed help, "said Private Morgan. The kid was sure to complete the triathlon.
Cancer was the reason
Ben had been on the pieces since he learned to run. The boy had a passion for outdoor activities and it was not the first time he was running in a triathlon. Nobody has ever understood everything in life and the same thing was the case with the little boy who told him he was suffering from cancer.
The little trooper
He struck him at the age of 6 and the doctors told him that they had to remove his right leg because it is affected by bone cancer. Its fibula and tibia have been removed and it could have stopped ordinary people doing what they like but Ben has never been like everything.
Still a fighter
Ben's parents have always supported his preferences. Thanks to their support, the little boy never thought of giving up. Once he had a mechanical knee and an artificial race leg, he returned to his sports life. He returned to play football and baseball and triathlons were still his thing.
Almost done
Ben played a lot at the triathlon of the tortoise of the sea and before that, he had completed 2 other triathlons. Even that day, he successfully completed the 150-year-old bathing and the 4-mile bicycle ride. He has already completed a mile from the race and was barely a mile of more than the finish line.
Screw-up
Ben did not slip or something that the unbalanced artificial member screw and resulted in a loose screw. It was not his fault and Private Morgan knew that this boy was not going to give up. He was still trying to repair his prosthetic leg so he could finish the triathlon.
He did what he had to do
Ben told the Navy: "No, I just want to finish the race." And in the mother of the crowd of the crowd, Kim leaned worried about what was taking so long for Ben to cross the finish line. She then said, "It was only a mile, I knew he was tired, I was like:" Where is he, where is he? "
Wanted to help
Private Morgan wanted to help the little guy, but he could not repair his artificial member as quickly. So he proposed an alternative method to help the guy finish his triathlon but did it agree with Ben? Well, what happened then was a little embarrassing for Ben ...
He was the incarnation of the sports spirit
"Ladies and gentlemen, I want you to return to you and look at what happens on the course," the host of the Triathlon announced. It's when Ben's mother turned around and saw her son. It was a crushing moment and she could not stop her tears from flowing.
An act of unexpected altruism
"It was just very touching that the Marines were there," said Ben's mother. However, it was an incredible moment, the Marines simply knew it as their responsibility. Captain Andersen said, "We are disinterested as an institution in the marine body, putting the others before ourselves is a second nature."
The few ... the proud ... the Marines
Even other marines joined Private Morgan to acclaim the boy. As Captain Anderson said, "It's a pleasure to see what the Marines do not leave anyone behind - is illustrated in the youngest members of our institution." But Ben did not take all that properly.
He was a little embarrassed
Ms. Baltz told the way she made Ben, was embarrassed that he could not cross the finish line. But his mother continued to explain the little one who was smart enough to know that person standing, there was only criticizing it but applauding for his hard work and his unbeatable spirit.
It's a real winner
"We want to give him the message that he can do anything, and he has an inspiring story," said Ben's mother who wants the best for her child. And she knows that this is only the beginning of an endless struggle with life that Ben has to face. Ben and Private Morgan have become friends after the incident and the private officer had something to say about him.
Good friends
Private Morgan said about the little fighter: "As far as I'm concerned, he finished this race. As long as he knows he could have finished it and wanted to finish it, that's all that matters. "They both taught something that day.
Participate
And Ben Mother had something to say too, "We just want him to get out and participate in life." Ben wants to be like the marines one day. He heard about their generosity before, but that day he had even experimenting with it.
No one is dispensable
In 2013, the United States Marine Miles Kerr accompanied a boy on a 5K race in Michigan, just because the kid was left behind. He did it to keep the 9 years motivated and continue to run. And as expected, the kid finally did the finish line.
No credit required
It seems that these people do not require any kind of advertising or credits so that they call their work. Do the job properly is a responsibility. Same miles said: "As a navy, we try to reach out and help as much as possible. I do not think I'm a hero. I was just trying to help."
