Martin Cobb – A True Brother

True courage is standing up for what you believe in, even if it means laying down your life.

True love is choosing the welfare and well-being of others before you take care for your own life.

One little boy tried his best to stand between his sister and the person who would hurt her. I know that many little boys and little girls do this often for their siblings, for their friends, for the people that they care about. For many it is standing by the side of that person when they are being bullied or made fun of or being left out.

This was not the case for this little boy. He gave his life defending his sister from a fate that I would not wish on any.

I salute you, Martin Cobb. You will be missed by a world that had just discovered you.

And the Kind shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. -(Matthew 25: 40)

…and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it. -(Matthew 10:39)

For more info: http://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/police-charge-teen-death-8-year-old-boy-killed-helping-n96291

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Forever Grateful

Focusing on my own life

Or should I cast aside myself for another?

Really, I am not the first to wonder,

Even now, others ask this same question.

Vain thoughts and wishes crowd my mind,

Each demanding attention, one last plea to be listened to.

Reaching a decision, I step away and towards my chosen path.

Bravery and love know no boundaries.

Gone are the worries of this life,

Relief is my last thought, followed quickly by peace.

At the very least, my family is safe and friends as well.

Taken from life early, but also through choice.

Even though there are those who mourn,

Family and friends will forever remember my final moments.

Untold are the stories of many who choose to

Lose their lives for the sake of others.

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Written in honor of those who give their lives in the defense of another, whether those saved are close friends and family or complete strangers.

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