MacK_Attack 108 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Reports coming out that Ron MacLean jumped in the Delaware River in Philly this afternoon to save a man who was attempting suicide. Details still emerging. 2 thegerkin and 13dangledangle reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Was the man in question short with a badly sunburned face? 5 Original-Six, Branton87, Green Wing and 2 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Was the man in question short with a badly sunburned face? ahahahah no he wouldn't have saved that rat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 ahahahah no he wouldn't have saved that rat http://twitter.com/JeffMarek To clarify: Ron MacLean pulled both men out of the Delaware with a velvet rope and stantion where he was having lunch w/Don Cherry. 12 minutes ago via web ..both of them out of the Delaware. Told the story on the HNiC radio show 34 minutes ago via web Further part of story....MacLean grabbed velvet rope and dragged both the man and another person who had jumped in to save him. Helped pull 35 minutes ago via web True Story: Ron MacLean jumped into the Delaware River to save a man who was taking his own life this afternoon. about 2 hours ago via web Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kook_10 1,705 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=5248861 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest EZBAKETHAGANGSTA Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Reports coming out that Ron MacLean jumped in the Delaware River in Philly this afternoon to save a man who was attempting suicide. Details still emerging. Surprised Gary Bettman didn't intervene by saying the Fan's really wanted the guy to commit suicide Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Why save a person who decided to commit suicide, never understood.. it's their choice. 1 GMRwings1983 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CenterIce 83 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Why save a person who decided to commit suicide, never understood.. it's their choice. Maybe the guy thought no one in the world cared if he was around any more. This story showed that two guys did care. It can change someone's outlook. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDavis35 140 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Maybe the guy thought no one in the world cared if he was around any more. This story showed that two guys did care. It can change someone's outlook. This. I'd rather a person be alive and know someone cares about him than be dead thinking he wouldn't be missed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted June 3, 2010 Maybe the guy thought no one in the world cared if he was around any more. This story showed that two guys did care. It can change someone's outlook. I know someone who was going thru a hard time and try to take thier own life...and now 22 yrs later she is the best thing that has ever happened to me, so I married her. She's pregnant with our child right now. Looking at her now, no one would ever believe she ever tried to kill herself. She doesn't waste a moment, overfilling with life, motivates me, challenges me, and inspires me. Good job Ron and "other guy". 10 Branton87, Din758, thegerkin and 7 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HockeyTownHouligan 57 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 With all do respect, some people have what we intelligent people like to call "mental illnesses". I'm not going to go into great detail but what I will say is that your a ****** and you shouldn't just jump to conclusions about how someone is just because your too ignorant to try to understand them. Obviously this was a cry for help for a man that just needed some evaluation and maybe some meds and someone to talk to. It's people like you that need to have their eyes opened once in a while. Just because you haven't dealt with this yet, doesn't mean you should butt in with stupid talk that makes everyone stupider while reading it. So I'm going to say good job Ron and other guy. I'm glad to see that some people in the world care for others in need. 4 55fan, Matt, wingnut22 and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrazyGangsta 79 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Ron MacLean is a officially a hero . 1 soultrain reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zackmorris Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Why save a person who decided to commit suicide, never understood.. it's their choice. What a short sighted foolish reaction. They could thank him later in life. And if they really want to try again, they can try again. My ex girlfriend's sister tried to kill herself. To this day she stresses how it was one of the most foolish decisions of her life. Just because you made a decision doesn't always mean it's a good one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
soultrain 43 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 even if they try again in the future i think it is the right thing to try and save someone...that was real big of the guy...im sure that was a very hard thing to witness.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weGotTheCup89 41 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Ron MacLean as "Clarence" in "It's a Wonderful Life" MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atodaso 279 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Why save a person who decided to commit suicide, never understood.. it's their choice. i think the first thing that goes through your head is: a human being is in trouble and needs help, i better try and do something about it. not, gee i bet they wanna die so i should just stand by and let it happen 1 wingnut22 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 From Toronto Star : ...So what was Cherry doing during all the commotion? “He was supervising as usual,” MacLean said with a laugh. “He could see pretty soon that everything was going to be okay.” Asked if he was rattled by the experience, MacLean said he didn’t have time to think about that. “I was just glad to get away from one of Grapes’ stories about (Chicago Blackhawks forward) Dave Bolland,” he joked". ... He also asked if the man in need was Ed Olczyk. When he was told no, MacLean offered his assistance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoalieManPat 1,007 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 I know someone who was going thru a hard time and try to take thier own life...and now 22 yrs later she is the best thing that has ever happened to me, so I married her. She's pregnant with our child right now. Looking at her now, no one would ever believe she ever tried to kill herself. She doesn't waste a moment, overfilling with life, motivates me, challenges me, and inspires me. Good job Ron and "other guy". This Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Human life is precious, and any untimely death, whether by accident, illness, or a conscious decision to take or end a life, is tragic. Ron McLean is a hero and should be recognized as such, as should the unnamed bystander who also jumped in to help. OK, public service announcement over, I'll let you get back to your morbid humor 2 55fan and HockeyTownHouligan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest zackmorris Report post Posted June 4, 2010 ^It's the internet man, sadly this is the prime place to go to say stupid s*** just to get a reaction. i think the first thing that goes through your head is: a human being is in trouble and needs help, i better try and do something about it. not, gee i bet they wanna die so i should just stand by and let it happen No kidding. I guess some people are into watching other people die. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McAwesome 754 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 ^It's the internet man, sadly this is the prime place to go to say stupid s*** just to get a reaction. Yeah, I know, I just had to put my 2 cents in. I'll admit that I often laugh at some of the outrageous things said on here and on the internet in general, but the sanctity of life is one topic which I tend to have no sense of humor about. 1 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cusimano_brothers 1,655 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Let us review: Mr. MacLean helps to save. Mr. Bettman helps to bailout. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 I once tried to jump in a river by the base of a dam. I won't go into details, but let's just say that had I not been stopped, I wouldn't be typing this today. My sister, who is now being treated for mental illness also tried to kill herself. Neither of us may be special to any of you out there in internetland, but we're pretty darn special to each other, and to our family. I'm still convinced that when I die few will note nor little care that I am gone, but that doesn't mean that I haven't touched a few lives in my corner of the world. No matter how worthless we may think ourselves to be, we have a place and purpose here even if we don't see it. It behooves us to use that chance that we get to live for as much good as possible. Cheers to Ron MacLean and the others who saved this man. I don't know how many of you have ever watched someone die, but you just can't help but want to help, even if you can't do anything that effects the end result. Life is too precious. You only get one. 1 weGotTheCup89 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broken 16 381 Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Nice story. Way to go MacLean! 1 evilmrt reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest CaliWingsNut Report post Posted June 4, 2010 Well... at least it'll give the announcers something worthwhile to talk about for once tonight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites