He gets out the car and quickly approaches the flipped vehicle. “Petro, when something like this happens you’re suppose to get out the car and help”, those were the first words Kenneth Joyner said right after the car in front of us dramatically flipped over. Joyner did not think twice about helping those in need-during the scene he stated -“ I saw two people in the car, my first instinct was I gotta get them out”.
As we approached, anxiety started taking over me. I thought to myself: "Please God, I do not want to see dead bodies”. Joyner on the other hand was calm and collected, and from his demeanor one could tell his goal was to get those two men out no matter the cost.
A track of gasoline now began to leak, Joyner hoped this would not affect his chances of rescuing the men. As I started to look around my surroundings more people began to crowd
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Hold the door please so I can get them out!” Joyner yelled.
After minutes of yelling for help, a random man held the car door for Joyner. One by one, they finally got them out of the flipped vehicle . Joyner was finally able to be at peace with himself for having saved the lives of the men. The Police and firefighters shortly come after.
That night made me realize how much Kenneth Joyner, a close friend of mine, cares about helping others; without even knowing their first name. Not only does he try to help those in need, he tries to support others around him by trying to make others smile or by giving advice to whomever needs it. This was not the first time Joyner did a good deed for others, he always puts others before himself. Joyner personally makes me think twice about how I should treat others. People should not do things with the preconceived notion that they will receive something in return. I am glad to have someone like him in my life because he teaches me how to care for others and I’ve grown as a person. Kenneth Russell Joyner III is a true definition of a real life