If ever you catch me ranting about the kids of today, their uselessness, stupidity, lack of character, you name it, just mention to me the name ‘Jordan Rice.’ I promise that will suffice to shut me up, and to replace my arrogance with true humility. Jordan Rice was thirteen when he found himself trapped with his family on the roof of their car in the Queensland floods. When someone reached them with a rope tied round his waist, this boy told his would-be rescuer to save his ten year old brother first. The younger boy survived. Jordan died, along with his mother.
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I know exactly how you feel Tom, it’s impossible to express my emotion towards this lads selfless act.
Hello, Val. I felt extremely emotional when I read about this. The Guardian carries a picture of the boy.
A loving, selfless act. I hope this brave boy will live in the hearts of all Australians.
RIP Jordan Rice.
And may Jordan’s mother rest in peace. So much heartache for Australians.
I’ve just read the story in the Brisbane Times, Tom. Jordan couldn’t swim. I doubt it would have made any difference to the outcome, in the circumstances, but in terms of his courage it speaks volumes.
Absolutely heart breaking, Tom, and what a brave little boy.
I don’t rant about the ‘kids of today, their uselessness, stupidity, lack of character’. I know that for every worthless lout, there are many youngsters who are kind, considerate, well mannered and worthwhile – they are never deemed to be newsworthy.
Spare a thought for Jordan’s brother, who will have to come to terms with the fact that he lives whilst his brother and mother died.
I had thought of his brother, Boa, and wonder what the knowledge will do to him. I hope he can handle it in the long run.