I think you're right. It's not like she did this intentionally, and now she'll have to live the rest of her life feeling guilty. I think that is punishment enough.
Hey, so can we all back off on the other driver here? Sure, she's responsible for the loss of a human life, but that's just it. She screwed up, she killed someone and she has to live with that fact for the rest of her life. And I guarantee they already know who it is. No one walks away from a car crash that results in a fatality. Seriously, she doesn't need any more grief. She screwed up big time and she'll have to spend her entire life knowing that. Add that to the inevitable prison sentence and I think that's punishment enough.
As for Mr. Wood, he truly did an admirable thing and I hope he's remembered well for it.
Last edited by Ace at 1:04:38 AM CDT on September 12, 2010.
I hope their baby lives on. And I also hope they grow up knowing that their dad was a fine hero, even though it was because of a dumb person in the other car.
Won't lie. I totally started crying as I started typing up this nugget. Guy lived in North Vancouver, just half an hour up from where I live - just another detail that makes this hit home with me all the more.
Hell, even just thinking about this makes me wanna well up right now . . .
while reading this i started crying
may his child learn of him, remeber him, and cherish him for what he did and for all the love he showed.
hero is not an apropriate title. he is much more than that.
may he reat in peace and look down from above to gard over his family even after death. may the driver repent of what he did.
This sacrifice could of easily been avoided if the driver of the other car had not been distracted. I've seen it too many times before, countless lives lost just to receive a text or in this case, remove clothing. Do people realize that by trying to make their selves more comfortable at the sacrifice of paying attention to the road that they are causing countless years of pain and suffering to those who they hurt by not paying attention?!
My message to those here on theotaku.com,
He was definitely a hero. It's very sad he died and I'm glad he was able to save his family. There aren't a lot of people as selfless as he was in this world.
Aw...so brave. What an amzing thing to do...I have nothing to saw that can even come close to making up for the loss. I'll always respect him and the sacrifice he made for his family.
shinigami117
Otakuite++ | Posted 09/17/10 | Reply
@Ace:
I think you're right. It's not like she did this intentionally, and now she'll have to live the rest of her life feeling guilty. I think that is punishment enough.
kuramafanboy
Otakuite+ | Posted 09/12/10 | Reply
i salute thee, making the ultimate sacrifice for his wife and child, a true hero
edelricsan
Otakuite | Posted 09/10/10 | Reply
That is... wow. God rest his soul.
Reiketsu Kouken
Otakuite | Posted 09/09/10 | Reply
OMG!!! That is horrible!! I can't believe it.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 09/09/10 | Reply
Brian's friends and colleagues have started a memorial fund for Brian's widow and unborn child:
http://kotaku.com/5633985/memorial-fund-started-for-family-of-dev-killed-in-car-crashmemorial-fund-started-for-family-of-dev-killed-in-car-crash
AngelKiomo
Otakuite+ | Posted 09/09/10 | Reply
When I read this I brust into tears (and i don't cry easly) this is probably one of the saddest things i've ever read! Oh man, I'm still crying!!
Ace
Senile Hipster (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 09/09/10 | Reply
Hey, so can we all back off on the other driver here? Sure, she's responsible for the loss of a human life, but that's just it. She screwed up, she killed someone and she has to live with that fact for the rest of her life. And I guarantee they already know who it is. No one walks away from a car crash that results in a fatality. Seriously, she doesn't need any more grief. She screwed up big time and she'll have to spend her entire life knowing that. Add that to the inevitable prison sentence and I think that's punishment enough.
As for Mr. Wood, he truly did an admirable thing and I hope he's remembered well for it.
Last edited by Ace at 1:04:38 AM CDT on September 12, 2010.
Sora-Mage
Grand Otaku | Posted 09/08/10 | Reply
I hope their baby lives on. And I also hope they grow up knowing that their dad was a fine hero, even though it was because of a dumb person in the other car.
Vidual
Otakuite+ | Posted 09/08/10 | Reply
thats really cool of him
and super brave
*speechless*
cougarsama
LDS Fangirl! (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 09/08/10 | Reply
The real Superman.
Manen
Otaku Eternal | Posted 09/08/10 | Reply
I started crying while reading this.
It just goes to show you something always has a purpose in life and it always has a reason
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 09/08/10 | Reply
Won't lie. I totally started crying as I started typing up this nugget. Guy lived in North Vancouver, just half an hour up from where I live - just another detail that makes this hit home with me all the more.
Hell, even just thinking about this makes me wanna well up right now . . .
BloodyKiss14
Otakuite+ | Posted 09/07/10 | Reply
while reading this i started crying
may his child learn of him, remeber him, and cherish him for what he did and for all the love he showed.
hero is not an apropriate title. he is much more than that.
may he reat in peace and look down from above to gard over his family even after death. may the driver repent of what he did.
64oldman
Otakuite+ | Posted 09/07/10 | Reply
This sacrifice could of easily been avoided if the driver of the other car had not been distracted. I've seen it too many times before, countless lives lost just to receive a text or in this case, remove clothing. Do people realize that by trying to make their selves more comfortable at the sacrifice of paying attention to the road that they are causing countless years of pain and suffering to those who they hurt by not paying attention?!
My message to those here on theotaku.com,
Drive Safely.
Rest in Peace, Hero.
Knowmad
Scarecrow (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 09/07/10 | Reply
What an example of selflessness in such an extreme situation. I really do hope his child is born healthy.
shinigami117
Otakuite++ | Posted 09/07/10 | Reply
He was definitely a hero. It's very sad he died and I'm glad he was able to save his family. There aren't a lot of people as selfless as he was in this world.
Spectrum Diamond
Otakuite++ | Posted 09/07/10 | Reply
Aw...so brave. What an amzing thing to do...I have nothing to saw that can even come close to making up for the loss. I'll always respect him and the sacrifice he made for his family.
Thank you Brian Wood~ We will always love you.
1dev13
Grand Otaku | Posted 09/07/10 | Reply
Very, very brave. He definately deserves the title: "Hero". Taking his own life for his child and wife...I'm at a loss of words as well.