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Honoring dying bus driver who saved riders


ON June 2, the City of Hangzhou recognized Wu Bin as a heroic role model of self-sacrifice for others. Wu, a passenger bus driver, was hit by a piece of iron that crashed into the windshield of the running bus on May 29.

In great pain, he managed to lower gears and the bus. All 24 passengers onboard were safe. But Wu died three days later of his injuries.

Wu has been lionized online as the "greatest driver," a superlative often applied by Chinese internet users to those of outstanding virtues. But besides glorifying Wu posthumously, what else can we do in his honor?

In Wu we can definitely find two remarkable qualities: strong commitment to work and respect for others' lives. Without these traits, a man who sustained critical injuries couldn't have mustered the incredible willpower and strength to bring 24 passengers out of harm's way.

If every one of us were as dedicated to work as Wu, society's morality would no doubt take a great leap forward to everyone's benefit.

Most people may never become heroes, but as long as we are kind-hearted and grateful for life, we can be more committed to work.

Wu's deeds are moving, but it is regretful that they came at a dear price. While society is mourning the passing of a great soul, we wish the tragedy that befell him would never happen again. Farewell civilian hero Wu Bin, and RIP.






 

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