I Am So Proud Of My Son!!!!

[ShylanHal]

It's not just the deeds that make the hero, it's the reasons why they did them, too.
Some do it for the fame
Some do it for the good feelings
Some do it to help people
Some do it because they can
And some do it just because it comes as naturally as breathing.

All of these make them public heros, but it's what in their hearts that count: the fact that your son didn't even think before acting selflessly to help those people, and didn't relish in any glory, makes him that much more of a hero.

I'm kinda wishing I lived in Canada, too :P There aren't many guys like that who live here in Oregon. Especially with cats. And those boys are just adorable!
I'm sure they'd be perfect ickle matches for my girls!
kidding, teehee!

But all in all, that is a great and wonderful thing that your son did, and you have more than a right to be proud of him. It's just too bad that the paper didn't mention him, but then again, that's what makes the best heros, the ones who don't care if anyone remembered that they helped save the day, right?

[carole]

I just love reading stories like these, you should indeed be a proud mama, that is some boy you have there, rather young man, and yes i have to agree what a handsome guy he is.

[Killearn Kitties]

Can't really add to all that has been said already. What a guy!
Pet Talk is very proud of him too.

[momcat]

As well you should be, Lorraine!!!!! Mark is without question a hero in the truest sense of the word. I'm sure that the people he selflessly helped will forever hold him in a special place in their hearts. I know I will.

Mark has proven that there are good kids out there. Your wonderful son and others just like him deserve to be on the front page of every newspaper. Perhaps in time he'll realize exactly what he did.

Mark, I'm also very proud of you for showing such bravery in the face of danger. If I were in Montreal right now I'd give you a kiss and a hug, but I'll ask your Mom to deliver them for me instead.

Lorraine, thank you for giving our world a fine young man!!!!!

[NKBurlington]

Wow. Your son's a hottie - and very brave! You should be very proud of him.

[jazzcat]

Wow, great story. You should be very proud!

[Queen of Poop]

Mom, you have every right to be proud. Your son did an amazing thing. He truly is a hero. Please pass along that we are all so proud of him, and you for raising him right!!!

[rg_girlca]

Thank you everyone for your very kind words.
I wanted to call the news station and mention what he did, but he made it very clear to me, NO!!

I e-mailed this link to him and I'm sure it will bring a smile to his face and he will probably blush also from all the "handsome" and "hottie" comments.

Thank you all again. Your comments really brightened my day.

[Vermontcat]

What a great story, and what a great son you have.
I have to agree with everyone else that Mark and his kitties are all quite handsome.

[rg_girlca]

Thank you Vermontcat.