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| Firefighter Leo Bennett: The People's Hero |
Leo Bennett, the man who climbed atop the Transport Authority Building in Kingston in 2023, to highlight the challenges of our firefighters. Many wrote him off as a madman. In that case, we could write off some of our national heroes as mad people also. Busta bared his chest and told the security forces to shoot him first. Nanny and the Maroons took on the British forces.
When Leo Bennett took action to bring the plight of firefighters to national attention, the Fire Chief was in the studio with me. I prayed and hoped the regulations would not be thrown at Leo Bennett. The man was demoted, but the fire continued to burn in him, the fire to help others.
Leo heard a former colleague had climbed atop the Transport Authority Building. He was aware the man was facing challenges. What did Leo Bennett do? He left his house at lightning speed. In seconds, Leo was atop the transport building with a man who was minutes away from possibly ending his life. Who else could get up there so quickly? I understand that this man was under Leo Bennett's command in the past. Bennett approached the man atop the building, reached out, hugged him, and pulled the man back and saved his life.
If Leo Bennett did not answer that call, my story would have been different. The last time someone attempted to jump from a building, he was encouraged to do so by a person or persons on the ground, and the advice was taken.
Leo Bennett in the past, highlighted certain challenges in the Fire Brigade, and this gentleman today is an example of a challenge that is not just a Fire Brigade problem but a national one. Jamaica needs more social workers and more psychiatrists. It seems that a significant number of people are under stress and are crying out for help.
The rest of us need to understand and learn more about the signs of mental-related illnesses and challenges. If we did, then a journalist would not be attempting to interview a man who, it is reported, was about to commit suicide.
By the way, I am sure that attempted suicide is a criminal offence? If that is so, then something is wrong with the system.
Join me in appealing nicely to the authorities to promote Leo Bennett to a rank above the rank that he was demoted from. This would be a just recognition for a man who was a hero today. Add your voice by adding a comment to this blog.
Mr. Prime Minister, what do you think, Sir?
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| Leo Bennett, The People's Fighter |
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Leo Bennett should be promoted. He is a real Hero.
ReplyDeleteStir response to duty's call
ReplyDeleteYou do not normally find this type of superhero on the top of a building 🏢 giving care and comfort to those who are willing to jump 🦘 off building top, all because life stresses is too much for them to handle. He must be commended and recommended for a promotion. Well deserved and well done Sir Bennett. A lot of us would not and could not do what you have done. Bravery beyond measure 🥇. To God be the glory. Great things He has done 👍.
ReplyDeleteThere are still people in this country who care about others. Well done Mr Bennett! You have helped to restore some hope in this nation.
ReplyDeleteMr. Bennet must be commended for saving a life. Let us see how the powers that be will respond.
ReplyDeleteHe's indeed a hero.
ReplyDeleteMany persons have received National Awards for saving the life of others. Leo Bennett has done just that and nothing. His demotion still stands. How many of the Fire Fighters holding high rank has demonstrated the bravery has by putting himself at risk to protest for better conditions for others, and to save the life of another. Does he have to be hanged to be considered for a National Award? A promotion to where he would have been in the service, snd aa National Award for his bravery should be the least.
ReplyDeleteMr. Bennett is empathy, compassion and courage in action. He is deserving of recognition and a promotion. Well done Sir. God bless you.
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