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NEW YORK Wesley Autrey, the New York construction worker who risked his own life to save a stranger from an oncoming subway train, has become an international hero.

WCBSTV.Com would like to thank Autrey for serving as a shining example of New York's humanity to the nation and the world. And we'd like you to participate.

E-mail us your thank-yous, your well wishes and your other expressions of gratitude. We'll compile all that we receive, post them on wcbstv.com, and then see to it that Autrey gets them.

E-Mail Your Thanks To New York's Subway Hero

Responses:

Mr. Autrey, I'm proud of you. Your actions were nothing short of what heroes are made of. I'm a retired Postal Police Officer and always believe in helping others, so this story really made me feel good. Thank you for caring.
-- Knoppie Rhem

Wesley Autrey-
God bless you and your family! God has a plan for each of us, and I'm glad you were willing to listen to that tiny voice within your soul, calling you to action on January 2. This is a life-changing experience for you, your daughters and your family, for Cameron Hollopeter and his family, and for all of us. You'll be in my thoughts and prayers for a long, long time.

Take care, keep a strong sense of humor, and remember that God will give you what He knows you can handle.

When you get a chance, please give your Mom an extra hug for raising you and your siblings in faith, and for nurturing God's gift of reaching out with kindness, care and compassion, above and beyond the call of duty.

Sincere thanks,
Pat Reisdorf, St. Charles, Illinois


Mr. Autrey,

My wife Edwina Filbert is a survivor of a similar incident which took place back in the 80's where she fell to the tracks of the 14th street train station in Manhattan after herself having a seizure. If it wasn't for the good samaritan(s) that helped her after she had fallen I might not have been writing you this well deserved thank you. I am happy to say that she is now 40 years old and is the proud recipient of a specially trained Service Dog that is trained to help people with Epilepsy. He is a 3 year old black Lab named Sid and has been feature on NY1 (with Edwina and I) on 2 separate occassions. On behalf of Edwina, Sid, myself and our family I would like to say that the we will be forever greatful that their are people such as yourself that are willing to put themselves before others.

Sweet dreams and love to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Paul Thompson

You are a great man. In addition to the life you saved, you uplifted many people by your act of bravery and concern for your fellow man.
-- Anonymous

It is amazing to see someone risk their own life to save another! You say your not a hero, but your instincts and quick thinking are phenomenal. I am a parent and I couldn't imagine facing down a train to save a stranger. Truly amazing!
-- Trish

Hero ? Yes! Good makes good. We only need 2 million more of you! Feel good!
-- Anonymous

Mr. Autrey:

You have earned the right to be called, or not be called, whatever you want so if you say you're not a hero, I won't try to convince you otherwise. But I'm proud to live in the same country as you. May your well-deserved fame bring only happiness to you and your family.
-- David

You rescued a man in need right by my Alma Mater. Only wish I had been there to see it. Instead of yet another tragedy on the news, you gave us a story of inspiration. Thank you sir.
-- Mark from New York

You are truly an inspiration to us all. You saved one life, you changed the lives of his family, and you touched thousands of lives. Bravo.
-- Sara

That, aside from throwing one's self upon a live grenade was the bravest act I've ever heard in all my 74 years.
You sir ARE a hero, and may God Bless you!
-- John from Texas

Dear Mr. Autrey,

In this day and age where all you hear about is one person killing another, well what you did was the most unselfish thing I've heard of. There was a reason you were the one to protect that young man, I'm not sure anyone else would have done the same. I'm so glad that both of you are alright and my prayers are with you and your family. I'm also praying for the young man and his family and that they find out what caused him to fall in the first place. I hope it's nothing serious. It's people like you who show me that we can have faith in the human race. You really are a hero to me. God Bless You,
-- Vanessa

Wow.....nice to know we really do have heroes and angels.....and good people in this world, we find ourselves hearing of all the bad in the world......Mr. Autrey, you made our day, and future a much brighter place to dream too. Bless you always....
-- Donna from Tulare, California

Thanks for being someone that we can all look up to. There are enough people in the world that try to tear us down. I would guess that everyone hopes that when the moment comes that we need a hero, someone like you will be there for us--hopefully through your example, more of us will have the courage to be that hero for someone else. God bless.
-- Melissa

Wesley, you are the man of the year! I cannot remember ever hearing of such a selfless act.
-- Paul

Mr. Autrey,

It is so little to say thank you for an act such as yours. I had tears in my eyes after seeing this on the news.
I teach my 5 boys that acts of kindness should be a daily thing and they are discovering that their lives are better for it.
Your act was the ultimate sacrifice and serves as a wonderful role model to others.

They were on TV jokingly making comments about you running for President. I must tell you that I would be first in line to vote for you. You have the integrity that is needed in a leader.

I admire and respect you.
-- Brenda

Dear Mr. Audrey,

Thank You, Their isn't any words good enough to express my thanks to you for saving a life of a total stranger, your kindness has touch all Americans heart.

Your unselfish act has demonstrates and validates the love and kindness of Americans to Americans and to people all around the world that they are good decant caring people out their, Your kind act has personally renewed my respect for the person sitting or standing next to me.

May god bless you and your family with good health and long life.

To Mr. Audrey mother: Dear mother Mary, you truly have an angel for a son, you should be very proud. I wish i can just hug you , God Bless.

Thank You.
-- Parmanand from Las Vegas, N.V.

Mr. Autrey,

Forget just New York! You make us proud to be human beings! Thank you for your brave, honorable. selfless act. I have tears running down my face watching you receive the medal from Mayor Bloomberg -- with your kids present. I just wish there were more people like you walking around.

You truly are a breath of fresh air in a troubled world. I wish all the best and to you and your two beautiful daughters.
-- Susan from Kailua, Hawaii

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