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Damn, that's some really sad stuff. I hope he driver gets put away for a looooooong time.
Someone should make sure to tell that kid what his/her dad did for them.
Someone should make sure to tell that kid what his/her dad did for them.
That takes an incredible ability to make split second decisions, not to mention a heap of courage and love. Well done, Brian Wood. "Hero" indeed fits.
I'm nearly at a loss for words, which doesn't happen often. This was by no question of the word a tragedy. As a gamer the loss of any person related to the field always hits harder, more so with the last noble act of a man to protect his family. I can honestly say my heart goes out to the family he sacrificed himself to save.
I can only hope that should such a situation ever present itself to me that I could be so blessed as to protect the ones I loved. Even at the cost of my own life.
I would disagree with Jim calling Brian a hero, as I am uncertain that word can properly do him justice. Tho for lack of a better word should such a word exist, hero will suffice.
I can only hope that should such a situation ever present itself to me that I could be so blessed as to protect the ones I loved. Even at the cost of my own life.
I would disagree with Jim calling Brian a hero, as I am uncertain that word can properly do him justice. Tho for lack of a better word should such a word exist, hero will suffice.
Those two hooligans in the other vehicle should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Damn druggies.
I too am almost lost for words.
I don't know if I would have the bollocks to be as brave as he was. That is the ultimate sacrifice for a hope that it would perhaps save his family. That man is a hero in every sense of the word.
People calling every jarhead that went over to Afghanistan a "hero" just for going there really ruins the meaning of the word.
This man is SO MUCH more than any of them.
I don't know if I would have the bollocks to be as brave as he was. That is the ultimate sacrifice for a hope that it would perhaps save his family. That man is a hero in every sense of the word.
People calling every jarhead that went over to Afghanistan a "hero" just for going there really ruins the meaning of the word.
This man is SO MUCH more than any of them.
Gives me the chills. It's always sad to hear about great people like this having their lives cut short unexpectedly.
Sad stuff, He did what a husband and father should do he manned up and knew what he had to do. much respect RIP.
Usually stories pop up showing how stupid humanity is, making decisions that make us hate our fellow man.
But then there are these stories, that give us hope that some people are capable of such acts of love.
Requiescat in pace.
But then there are these stories, that give us hope that some people are capable of such acts of love.
Requiescat in pace.
And all this happened because some prick tried to take off his sweater while driving a car and asking somebody else to steer for him.
That is pretty metal. A damn shame and a terrible waste of life, but at least Wood made sure it wasn't a total disaster. Respect.
@Amtalx, drivers are more likely to survive because of airbags. Not all cars, certainly not older ones, have passenger airbags, and fewer have anything for suckers in the back seat, but the steering wheel bag is in the best position, more likely to be effective than a passenger side bag if one is even present. If a person isn't belted, the rear seats can be even more dangerous in a crash.
@Amtalx, drivers are more likely to survive because of airbags. Not all cars, certainly not older ones, have passenger airbags, and fewer have anything for suckers in the back seat, but the steering wheel bag is in the best position, more likely to be effective than a passenger side bag if one is even present. If a person isn't belted, the rear seats can be even more dangerous in a crash.
The sad part is that we still haven't made "vehicular homicide" carry the same weight as a murder charge.
The Chevy driver will be out on bail within 5-10 years.
The Chevy driver will be out on bail within 5-10 years.
Where is Cerberus when you need them, we have a serious hero here in need of some serious Lazarus project work.
His child should not have to grow up without the hero that is his father..
His child should not have to grow up without the hero that is his father..
"People calling every jarhead that went over to Afghanistan a "hero" just for going there really ruins the meaning of the word."
@ Sexualchocolate
Wow, you really can't make a post without including a demeaning/antagonizing sentiment, can you?
What an amazing human being Brian Wood must have been.
@ Sexualchocolate
Wow, you really can't make a post without including a demeaning/antagonizing sentiment, can you?
What an amazing human being Brian Wood must have been.
Damn. At least he goes secure in the knowledge that he protected those he loved from a similar fate, and he'll be waiting for them, wherever he is now. Bravo sir, bravo.
As a man with a pregnant wife, this makes me sad. Sucks that the kid will never know its father. Amazing at the same time that he was able to make the split second decision to attempt to save his wife and baby... and managed to do it successfully.
It's the first time Destructoid's front page has made me fangasmic and terribly devastated at the same time. RIP. Thanks, Jim.
Very sad. His wife sounds very grateful and composed in the quote, but she has to be absolutely broken over this. Sincerest condolences to her and their family, and rest peacefully, Brian.
The baby may never know it's dad, but it should rest happily at night knowing that it had a father that gave his life for them and their mother.
He may never have got to have met his child, but he was a fantastic dad.
He may never have got to have met his child, but he was a fantastic dad.
Rest in peace Brian. May your family live long and happy lives.
Proof positive gaming can teach real life skills. Twitch reflexes anyone?
Proof positive gaming can teach real life skills. Twitch reflexes anyone?
Wow what a badass making the ultimate scrifice for his family. I hope for the best for his wife and unborn child.
I was choked up with tears telling my wife about this. It's a shame that it takes such a tragedy to illustrate the level of sacrifice and goodness people are capable of.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. RIP.
The child may very well miss their dad every day of their life - but they should never doubt his love.
'Hero' and 'legend' are two entirely overused words these days, but that man fits both perfectly. The courage and composure required to do that must have been huge.
Just like Aurain said it's a shame his child will never known his or her Dad personally, but they will always know that their Dad quite literally gave everything he possibly could to them.
RIP Brian Wood, what a wonderful husband and father.
Just like Aurain said it's a shame his child will never known his or her Dad personally, but they will always know that their Dad quite literally gave everything he possibly could to them.
RIP Brian Wood, what a wonderful husband and father.
Sacrificing himself for the people he loved... This man's a hero in every sense of the word. May you rest in peace, Brian Wood. You did good.
omfg no way man! holy shit, rest in peace :(
The paragon of mankind, saving others
The ultimate sacrifice! a true hero!
The paragon of mankind, saving others
The ultimate sacrifice! a true hero!
Truly a noble, brave, and selfless act. Rest in peace, Brian wood, the world needs more people like you.
@Stahlbrand:
Understood. I was more concerned with the lack of justice. A perfectly good guy with a wife and kid gets snuffed out, while a strung out asshole on drugs gets to keep his life.
Understood. I was more concerned with the lack of justice. A perfectly good guy with a wife and kid gets snuffed out, while a strung out asshole on drugs gets to keep his life.
RIP Mr. Wood. I wonder why whenever I here about these terrible accidents the driver at fault always lives but destroys other lives.
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