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Josh

In keeping with my Sunday tradition this piece will be about an individual who we can admire and respect. Different from my past Sunday essays, I only know the first name of this individual … Josh.

Josh was minding his own business standing on a Phoenix street corner waiting for the stoplight to change when it happened. Out of the corner of his eye he noticed a man accosting a woman nearby. There was no one else around. Josh basically had a simple choice … he could do something, or he could do nothing!

“I just did what I thought was right, Josh later said. 

From the Epoch Times:

“Surveillance camera footage captured the scene of a man randomly assaulting an 18-year-old female who was talking on her phone, while alone in downtown Phoenix. The harrowing incident took place near Roosevelt Street during a Suns game on Feb. 1. In the footage, the victim is seen waiting for her boyfriend on a street corner when a man approached and forcefully grabbed her.

“Josh immediately walked over and after a brief struggle pulled the man off, freeing the victim from her assailant. He wrestled the suspect to the ground and then applied his weight on top of him, pinning him down while he waited for Phoenix Police officers to arrive A patrol vehicle then pulled up, and officers took control of the situation.

“Josh’s good deed wasn’t forgotten, however. He was later recognized for his altruism. On March 17, the Phoenix Police Department honored Josh in a ceremony, presenting him a Citizens Award for his courageous action.

The Phoenix Police Department on March 22 posted the surveillance footage on their Facebook page and thanked the good Samaritan who had intervened. ‘Josh stepped in during an assault, and apprehended the suspect until police arrived. Thank you, Josh!’ the department captioned.”

Since I do not know Josh’s last name, I will merely echo the same sentiments, “Thank you, Josh!” Despite the fact that Josh may not look like the prototypical hero to some, in reality he is just that … truly someone whom we can all admire and respect. 

4/17/22

130 Replies to “Josh”

  1. Too many people in the community ignore these incidents and don’t jump in out of fear. He truly was brave not knowing if this fellow has a weapon . I carry a very loud whistle that i once used in downtown NYC where several thugs were beating up an individual . It was very helpful as they scattered thinking that it probably represented the police but also brought the attention of many standbys

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