In an emotional event during the Toms River Township Committee meeting this evening, the Good Samaritan who saved the life of a baby was recognized by Township officials and by the father of the infant.
William Copes, was driving down New Hampshire Avenue on that fateful day when he saw a vehicle plunge into a retention basin.
Mr. Copes immediately sprung into action, and when he found the wrecked car he scrambled to help.
Mrs. Eisdorfer A”H unfortunately didn’t make it out alive, but as Mr. Copes searched the wreckage he heard the cries of a baby. Seeing the baby upside down and strapped and trapped in the car seat, Mr. Copes managed to cut the straps and free the baby, saving her life. He then handed over the baby to emergency personnel.
At tonight’s Township meeting, Township officials honored Mr. Copes for his bravery, and presented him with a plaque, signed by the Mayor and other officials.
But the highlight of the bittersweet event, was the emotional words by the father of the child, who publicly acknowledged the heroic actions of Mr. Copes, and then in private, together with a gift and a heartwarming letter.
“Words can never describe the gratitude I have for your selflessness,” the letter stated….”Whoever saves a life, as if he saved an entire world…Thank you for saving my world.”
It’s people like Mr. Copes who make the world a better and happier place.
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So many don’t want to get involved for fear of..well not sure but fear of something..may this be a reminder of our responsibility as human beings, one to another. May this little one grow up to do great things!
there are so many good people in the world but they dont make the headlines. the father did a perfect thing
I cried when i read this – so emotional. In a world of turmoil and insanity there is so much kindness and good heart. Thank you Mr. Copes for your heroic act of helping extract the baby. Your goodness and kindness is what “Toms River strong” really should mean. You are a pride to your community. We are proud to have you as our neighbors.
Here is the link for those that would still like to donate on the Go fund me web site for the Eisdorfer Orphans:
gofundme.com/b5uwjah8
In the zechus of your generosity, may you be zoche to a kasher and freilichen Pesach!
Thank you Mr. Cope.
Thank you Mr. Copes for being the child’s Guardian Angel!! May you and your family be blessed with a healthy and lengthy life.
Thank you Mr. Copes for your selflessness.
Thank you to all the first responders. Thank you to Toms River Township for arranging this award and meeting tonight!
People helping people this is what makes America great. God bless you Mr. Copes.
Well said, Kathy.
This is the America I know.
To quote the great philosopher, Depeche Mode, “People are people. So, why should it be? You and I should get along so awfully…”
God Bless You…
What a kiddish H-Shem!