r/BeAmazed • u/Sirsilentbob423 • Feb 04 '25

Miscellaneous / Others Derrick Byrd, 20, sustained second- and third-degree burns on his face, arms, and back after rushing back into a burning home to save his 8-year-old niece.

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More info: https://people.com/human-interest/uncle-saves-niece-running-into-burning-house-severe-burns-no-regrets/

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u/Canotic Feb 04 '25

I am pretty sure I would have killed myself.

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u/DirtyRoller Feb 05 '25

A lot of people would. I can't even imagine, I don't know if I could ever sleep peacefully again.

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u/samblue8888 Feb 05 '25

I would. No doubt in my mind. Either intentionally or through the inevitable substance abuse that would eventually take me out. I wish I never read that.

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u/dilly_of_a_pickle Feb 05 '25

Yeah you know that's pretty much the only "advice " I give to people about kids. I have a gaggle (4) and I'd say only have one. So if something happens to them you can go, too.