Appreciating the officer, Master Warrant Officer (MWO) William Nadan who serves as Officer Commanding of the Island Defence Training Wing at the Island Defence Training Institute, the SAF said on Facebook that the incident took place on 17 May 2023.
Around 12:30pm that day, MWO William was on his way to his lunch break when he noticed a distressing scene along a traffic light crosswalk. An elderly lady had fallen, and her bicycle and groceries kay scattered on the ground. By her side, an elderly gentleman was struggling to pull her away from the road.
Without hesitation, the officer instinctively sprang into action, swiftly taking charge of the situation. Reacting with remarkable speed, MWO William promptly exited his vehicle and rushed to the aid of the senior citizen and her companion.
Assessing the urgency of the situation, MWO William quickly and skillfully helped carry the injured senior onto the pavement, ensuring her safety and preventing any further harm. He also checked if she required any medical attention, as he had undergone the Emergency Medical Specialist course.
MWO William remained at the scene, providing assistance and support until the senior citizen was well enough to return home with her companion.
He later told SAF, “At that moment, I instinctively opened the door and rushed out to help her.”
MWO William added, “No matter how difficult or unfavourable a situation is, you must always step up and help others.” theindependent.sg
The above is from a Jewel Stolarchuk published in theindependent.sg. She was so excited by the bravery, courage and skillful assistance offered by a SAF soldier and was full of praise to see such courage and compassion on the road. The soldier must be commended and recommended for a bravery medal in the National Day Award.
This is Uniquely Singapore courage on the road.
My grandma also very courageous. When my little sister screamed at the sight of a cockroach, my grandma, without hesitation, without thinking of her own safety, without fear, stretched out her hand immediately to catch the cockroach.
ReplyDeleteAnd she did it with her bare hand, no protection. I always admire my grandma for her bravery and her caring and compassionate nature.
Bravery for what ?? [ scratch head ]
ReplyDeleteNot referring to yr grandma, but referring to that soldier - he is being brave for what? Was there danger in helping the fallen one that he has to be brave?
ReplyDeleteHe brave the Singapore traffic?
ReplyDeleteMakes sense. Singapore traffic very dangerous. Or the old woman very dangerous.
ReplyDeleteAll these wayang. Charades lah.
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Scenes must be seen by the Public without any recommendations and praises by ahem all your kakis.
Must be prograting Vivi and Sham own to divert attention lah.
Where in the World they can said review?
That's means something must not be in order that's why you called for review!
Sinkieland must kept prograting their kind to cajole the dafts to accept their presence.
Remember that staged kindness skit about the lady passing by, saw a stranger old man shitting, and helped the old man to shit? Cannot tahan the coincidence that the media came to know of that act of kindness . .
ReplyDeletehttps://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/singapore/army-officer-carries-elderly-woman-safety-after-she-falls-bicycle-road
ReplyDeleteJudging by the photo, he locked his arms around her, under her armpits, and dragged her off the road. Of course, this is based on one photo. He could have carried her after the photo.
I am so brave. I helped an old lady crossed the road. I helped to carry her bag also.
ReplyDeleteAt least this is more engaging than the show that is being planned for July in Parliament. I expect to see more skits being staged all over the island until the grand finale in July.
ReplyDeleteOwnself check ownself.
ReplyDeleteJeyaretnam scored a good hit !
ReplyDeleteThis is the best show coming out of Singapore. Better than Oxley Gate.
ReplyDeleteRemember they want teachers to pay for parking their cars in school grounds? Everyone should pay market prices for whatever they use/enjoy then, no excuses . . .
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