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Hi J Todd,
We have never met or liaised before but I have to commend you on your bravery for doing the right thing and calling the cops. This world we live in are full a scumbags and its great to hear that people like you exists. I am sorry to hear about your injuries and I sincerely hope that you have a quick recovery
Mate :thumbsup:This is a sad story but it’s great to hear that there’s a happy ending. It does make a person wonder how they would react under the same situation.
I went for a lot of walks by myself while in Vegas, and I figured if anything I was safer than most other cities due to all the security and police that hung around. Obviously I was wrong.
Kudos to the police for such a fast reaction time. From the sounds of it they were there right away.
I am sorry that this happened to you, but I hope that under a similar situation that I find the courage to react with the same grace and dignity that you demonstrated.
Antoine
Hey J
Really sorry to hear what happened to you and the apathy of the bystanders
A night or two earlier we were having a drink together and then this.
All I want to know is why it always happens to the good guys
I am seriously glad that you came away with eyes in tact and so forth.
I look forward to meeting you again one day
Words cannot say how much all of your support means to me…
It seems silly to keep typing “thank you” over & over, because those simple words can’t truly convey all the thanks in my heart. But for what it’s worth, THANK YOU to each and every one of you… even those who didn’t post because words escaped them.
I will be in Vegas next year… a little older… a little wiser… but not cynical or bitter.
Hell, I’ll even buy a round! :cheers: (or get an affiliate manager to! LOL!)
I just finished reading your posts and I had chills. That was absolutely terrifying! I am so glad that you were able to walk away from this without more serious injuries. And I have to commend you on doing what so many wouldn’t. Kudos to you!
I’m so sorry to hear of this.
we must have walked by right after the police had showed up.
there was an ambulance, I remember that much.
the whole memory is somewhat foggy to me; as I’d had a few drinks at that time, but my GF remembers it well.
Hi J,
Patty and I just now read this terrible story. We are both very sorry you had to experiense this my very good friend. It saddens us both that this happen to you. We live in a world that is unfornately unsafe this day in time. The people there witnessing this should have done something in stead of just watching. I am proud of you J for having the guts to do the right thing. We all should remember when in a large city it is best to stay together at least in pairs of night. It makes me think back to the time I walk through downtown Montreal late by myself. I want be doing that again after what is happened to you. Still, thank God you are alive and soon you will heal. Patty and my prayers go out to you.Hey there Cappie! Your prayers are appreciated, my friend… Glad you & Patty made it home safely… well, as safe as Florida has been lately, maybe you shoulda stayed in Vegas! LOL!
OCR, BB1, and you too, Meri…
Thanks you all for your thoughts and posts…
This morning… as I took my four year old daughter to ballet class, I watched her sway and dance in such a simple, beautiful way… so innocent and full of love for her daddy…
:inlove:
I thought of what could have been on that street…
I thought of how lucky I am to have such great family & friends…
I thought of how gracious God’s been to bless me with these things, and to watch over me……oh, I know I’m a big misty-eyed baby, but life just seems so much more defined now. What’s really important… what’s not worth fighting about… and where our priorities really should be…
:cheesy:
J. Todd:
First let me say that it was certainly a pleasure to have met you in Las Vegas.
Next, let me say that we are sincerely sorry that something like this has happened to you. You are without a doubt, a person that is full of integrity, and you are the last person that this should have happened to.
I certainly look forward to the day when we are once again able to meet and chat.
On behlaf of Marlene and Myself and GPWA, I extend my regrets that this has happened.
Hopefully, those clowns are still sitting there reflecting on what it is they have done, though somehow I believe that they have no conscience whatsoever.
Good luck to you and that darling little lady you have. Marlene and I think she is a darling, beautiful young lady.
John and Marlene Derossett
J
I cant believe that! Glad you are OK
You probably saved the other guys life in the process
I wish you a speedy recovery so your little one has someone to look up to.
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BradWow, J. Todd! We don’t know each other, but my heart goes out to you.
I’ve several times been a situation to break up fights. Thankfully I’ve never been hurt, but I’ve always felt lucky afterwards. One time, when I was about 15, I was too stunned to try. I’ve always felt guilty about that one. Since then, I’ve usually got in the middle of it. I guess I’d rather feel lucky that I wasn’t hurt than guilty I didn’t help.
If the situation does arise again though, I think I may be more careful about rushing in headlong and if I’m dialing the police, I’ll keep my head up and move back a bit. Ouch!
I can’t help but think the rest of the crowd was pretty damned selfish to not lift a finger – especially when the attackers went after you, a member of the crowd! What was that device in the Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy books, a Not My Problem Field Generator?
I’m glad to hear you dialed. I hope others in the crowd did as well, or slipped away to a hotel lobby to call from safety, but part of me wonders if everyone else just thought it wasn’t their problem. The man turning on you shows pretty clearly that violence like that is everyone’s problem.
Hope you have a speedy recovery. Sounds like your daughter is the perfect medicine, and you’ve got a good attitude, so I’d guess you’re well on your way.
Everyone,
It’s Sunday night now, and I had to re-tell this story about 40 times to all the wonderful people at my church this morning…
I wanted to make one last post to say how truly greatful I am to everyone who posted here, emailed me, and phoned this past week… it means a lot that I work with so many wonderful people.
That said, we’ve all had our eyes opened a little bit… and I am ok in body, mind, and spirit.
:thumbsup:
It’s time to lay this thread to rest… I just wanted one more great big:
THANK YOU
…before it closed. God bless you all, friends… :wavey:
Hey Cap you won’t believe this but i did get mugged in downtown Montreal last year at the trade show.
The hotel we were in had closed room service for the nite so I went out to get some sandwiches for the wife and I. On my way back, with people all around, i got slammed in the back and knocked clear into the street. Glasses smashed, elbow cut and bruised and my jaw disclocated, a bunch of kids hit several people at the same time, the others across the street were much worse than I.
What did they get from me? Two Corn Beef on rye sandwiches! I agree travel in pairs is the way to go even in a city as safe as Montreal.
Brian
Brian
Hi Brian,
Yes, I heard about that. It is ashame that these things happened. In the future when out of a night we should be at least in pairs of two. Even then we need to keep our guard up at all times.God speed on your rcovery J. Todd
Although I’ve only lived in Vegas a few months I have noticed some local newspaper coverage on this problem. Apparently there is a “Tourist Squad” (my name not theirs) particularly on “The Strip” that consists of a lot of Police Officers on bicycles patrolling the sidewalks and parking garages (a good place to be extra careful for those of you who drive and “self park” here.) I highly recommend using the valet.
Using patrol cars on the Strip is difficult at best with the Strip being in a state of constant traffic gridlock about 22 hours a day! Not to mention the sidewalks being jammed with tourists. So, they actually do a pretty good job of protecting our lifeblood. Tourists.
With all the money the tourists bring to town it attracts the bad element of society like a giant magnet. The Police actually do a fantastic job of weeding out the “gang element” and thugs that hang around The Strip preying on innocent tourists who, for the most part have their focus on the sights and sounds and glitz NOT personal security! Read that to mean many are downright careless when it comes to personal safety and security. Think about this on your personal level, where do you keep your cash? in your wallet? in your front pocket? both? Which is safer? Ladies, does your purse have a shoulder strap? Remember most of these scumbags are after cash, (and credit cards) not violence for violence sake.
Just a short plug here on my travel site http://www.welcometo-lasvegas.com I wrote in Cautions, tips and tricks on “security” things to do and not do while in Vegas. Take a look see if you don’t agree that these are things we could all apply to our personal safety no matter where we are or travel to (even Montreal Brian).
Just another thought on your bad experience J. You are very fortunate to have the personal training to protect yourself and others should the need arise as it did while in Vegas.
Please don’t take this as a “defense” of the people who did nothing but watch this assault, but MOST of the people walking The Strip are tourists who have zero skill levels or training to combat violence (maybe a cell phone – – 911) and I suspect most of them watched in horror thanking God it wasn’t them. For the most part they are here for a fun time far away from home and just plain afraid to get involved in violence. Maybe it isn’t the right attitude to have but, just put yourself in that spot, would you jump in fists aswinging?
This is an extremely rare occurance on “The Strip” so, please don’t let this influence your decision to come back.
Be Safe All:shooter::3eyes:
