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Mass. Lt. Gov. Saves Children From Burning Van

Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Tim Murray is being called a hero today after he pulled two kids from a burning minivan. But it‘s a rescue that almost didn’t happen after the childrens’ guardian thought the Lt. Gov. was trying to kidnap them.

From NECN:

According to the Worcester Telegram and Gazette, the former mayor noticed smoke coming from a car at the intersection of Main and Henshaw streets.

He ran over to take a look, and was told there were two kids inside. Murray managed to get the kids out safely moments before one of the tires burst into flames.

Firefighters quickly put out the fire.

But Murray’s actions nearly got him a punch in the face. The children’s grandmother originally thought he was trying to kidnap the children.

And that’s not just hyperbole. Murray told the Associated Press the grandmother admitted she was actually “about to punch him.” Murray is set to be inaugurated for his second term tomorrow.

Comments (26)

  • J.C. McGlynn
    Posted on January 6, 2011 at 4:00pm

    Doing the right thing and having guts. A politican??????

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  • III Percent
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:40pm

    Good job

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  • dontbotherme
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 11:05pm

    A true hero! Glad everything turned out well.

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  • pamela kay
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 4:38pm

    God bless this man for his courage. I am thankful that these children were saved. Bless them all.

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  • BoilitDown
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 1:12pm

    He deserves great praise for this act.

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  • docvet
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 12:56pm

    Let’s leave his occupation. his past and future out of it. He got involved and took action despite possible risk to himself. The bomb in times square was discovered because of smoke coming from a car, so it could have been something more dangerous than a burning tire. Bless him.

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  • Bronco II
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:51am

    I feel for the Grandmother she probably was panic stricken and wasn’t thinking straight but man did the right thing.

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  • Derfel Cadarn
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:37am

    This act was not committed by a public servant but by an American doing what was right, GOOD JOB!

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  • LadyIzShy
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:25am

    good for him.. great job

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  • cranberry
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:23am

    Is Granny in her right mind? Burning car, man helping, sounds pretty clear cut to me. Good Job!! I hope Granny apologized.

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  • leahasevedo
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:55am

    awesome! this will hopefully make the grandma think twice before leaving the kids in the car again. if she would have been gone a few minutes longer she could have come come out to a tragic scene of burning children. not to mention that the Lt.gov. had enough time to get the kids out of the car. if that would have been real kidnappers they would have gotten her grandchildren, and she wouldn’t have been able to stop it from happening. i’m not too down on grandma cuz we all make bad decisions some times, but i bet this one will come to mind every time the kids are in the car with her. the best outcome possible. what a blessing.

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  • IntrepidSI
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:50am

    Mayor of Boston Curley a few years back was told of the death of his stepson. His response? “Well that should sew up the election”. Truth of the matter is that a burning mini van is bad for the environment. The kids just got in the way of putting out the fire and had to be moved.

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  • IntrepidSI
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:46am

    Here in Massachusetts, we call him the Pillsbury Doughboy. Grandma had a point – This is Willie Horton Massachusetts where we release sex offenders with no regard for the public, so there was a good chance anyone trying to take your kids might be one.
    .

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  • milig
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:22am

    Probably his aides set it on fire so that he can look good :-)
    Nah seriously, good job.

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  • ClaytonDM
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:16am

    Well done, Tim and grandma. Both had the safety of the children prioritized.

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  • GeauxAlready
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:14am

    Granny should have punched him anyway………………………

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  • taskmaster78
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:12am

    Well this should help his political ambitions, you think?

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  • Sledgehammer
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:09am

    Good for him, now lets hope he carries this forward! Way to start the new year.

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  • LLATPOH
    Posted on January 5, 2011 at 8:58am

    Well, he IS a politician. :)

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    • Insipid
      Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:14am

      I seriously doubt that came into mind before he acted on what was a dangerous situation. Politician or not he showed courage.

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    • TexasCommonSense
      Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:17am

      Great job, Mr. Murray! Now let’s see if he can save the citizens of Massachusetts from a burning state.

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    • LLATPOH
      Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:22am

      Oh, indeed. I was more thinking what was going thru her mind…

      “Here you go, lady, I pulled your kids from that burning van.”
      “Oh, thank you! What’s your name?”
      “Tim Murray.”

      Sure, it doesn’t follow the storyline, but it’s funny to think about.

      Definitely a courageous act. We should all emulate that.

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    • bigbud
      Posted on January 5, 2011 at 9:41am

      If he is a Demon crat ,, he must have “checked” that just before he put his self in danger.
      Any way Good On Him.

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    • snowleopard3200 {cat folk art}
      Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:05am

      This is a good story; to see the problem and jump in to help without though of his own safety is outstanding; and I also can see the grandmothers side as well, her first concern was for the kids.

      Good cheers to all of them, and thanks to the Almighty the kids were saved.

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    • ishka4me
      Posted on January 5, 2011 at 10:25am

      sounds like a publicity stunt, with all the bad press of letting a felon serving a triple life sentence out on parole after 14 years, then he killed a cop in a jewelery store robbery

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    • walkwithme1966
      Posted on January 6, 2011 at 1:12am

      No, he is a hero!! How many of us would reach a smoking car and get two kids out – I would hope all of us but that’s not likely – so in my book, he is a hero!! http://wp.me/pYLB7-uK

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