Rangers Lead the Way- a True Knight

Good Samaritans, in this time of legal exposure, 24/7 other concerns, or the social media induced loss of face to face contacts, are hard to find, but the Ranger within a Ranger is not. The news coming out of Crown Point, Indiana is a total tragedy, Riley Knight, a former Ranger of 12 years and a groom of only several hours, is struck and killed by three cars while helping out a teacher trapped in a car on a snow covered street. Brave man, brave husband, and our hearts and prayers should go out to his widow who was with him when he died and heard the impact of cars on his body. Rangers Lead--Rest in Peace Riley Knight.
Rangers Lead the Way--a True Knight

You can retire from the Rangers, but the Ranger within never leaves

Painful thoughts as a new widow, just hours ago a bride now grieves

Riley was a true knight in actions and in name

Who among us would have late at night done the same?

A cell phone call to 911 to others to alert

A car off the road, someone trapped inside could be hurt

But Rangers do not follow or let others do their deeds

No if a Ranger, you lead into harm’s way even to die or if lucky only bleed

Not helping another is simply not within a Ranger creed

Others in harm’s way, you help first your safety you do not heed

Riley Knight you are a hero and for your wife's loss all should mourn

We pray for God's help to ease her sorrow to be borne

For us we all should pray that what you did as a Ranger on this cold, Indiana night

Inspires us in time of danger to ape, and your acts never, ever fade from sight

And to flyonthewall1 with your comment that defies decency and taste

Pray to your Allah for forgiveness for that remark you really need His Grace 

© December 16, 2013 Michael P. Ridley aka the Alaskanpoet