An inalienable right
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Years ago, Danny and some friends were on their way to the Platte River on a hot summer day. They were all of 13, if that, sun-drenched and looking forward to jumping into the cool river water. On the way, they passed a gravel pit, and heard cries of distress coming from the water. A young boy, maybe 5 or 6, was going under for the last time. Danny dove in, and dragged the breathless child to shore, horrified when the youngster finally captured enough breath to gasp, "My sister is still in there."