This kid is a hero. They should give him a medal. He evacuated 100 people faster than FEMA.
The link is to the video from the television story, followed by the transcript.
Taking refuge in the AstrodomeThursday, September 01, 2005 Updated: 07:55 PM
HOUSTON -- NEWSCHANNEL 5 crews were in Houston as some desperate refugees arrive in a stolen bus.
HOUSTON -- Thousands of refugees of Hurricane Katrina were transported to the Astrodome in Houston this week. In an extreme act of looting, one group actually stole a bus to escape ravaged areas in Louisiana.
About 100 people packed into the stolen bus. They were the first to enter the Houston Astrodome, but they weren't exactly welcomed.
The big yellow school bus wasn't expected or approved to pass through the stadium's gates. Randy Nathan, who was on the bus, said they were desperate to get out of town.
"If it werent for him right there," he said, "we'd still be in New Orleans underwater. He got the bus for us."
Eighteen-year-old Jabbor Gibson jumped aboard the bus as it sat abandoned on a street in New Orleans and took control.
"I just took the bus and drove all the way here...seven hours straight,' Gibson admitted. "I hadn't ever drove a bus."
The teen packed it full of complete strangers and drove to Houston. He beat thousands of evacuees slated to arrive there.
"It's better than being in New Orleans," said fellow passenger Albert McClaud, "we want to be somewhere where we're safe."
During a long and impatient delay, children popped their heads out of bus windows and mothers clutched their babies.
One 8-day-old infant spent the first days of his life surrounded by chaos. He's one of the many who are homeless and hungry.
Authorities eventually allowed the renegade passengers inside the dome.
But the 18-year-old who ensured their safety could find himself in a world of trouble for stealing the school bus.
"I dont care if I get blamed for it ," Gibson said, "as long as I saved my people."
Sixty legally chartered buses were expected to arrive in Houston throughout the night. Thousands of people will be calling the Astrodome "home," at least for now.
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9 comments:
Amazing! We've found the replacement for Michael Brown as head of FEMA.
BRAVO to Jabbor Gibson....give the young man a medal
No jury would ever convict him. If a judge sends him to jail, the judge will not be reelected.
Yes indeed! A living hero..and an
old saying "that it is hard to be
a living hero" is once more
verified as truth. He should at
least ascind to the post of
Secretary of State since he was not
out shopping for $1000 shoes when
American citizens were victims of
a living hell on earth.
This man is a young angel. There is hope for the future generations. Give this boy whatever kind of education he may desire.
great story. smart kid. i hope he gets a medal.
The situation might have changed by now. How can we find out?
It's called "commandeering". Haven't those law enforcement officials ever seen a Stephen Segal film?? Good grief!! Bravo to Gibson!!
The remarks in the story are merely the opinion of the story writer. "An extreme act of looting." The writer is obviously an idiot. This should be no reflection on anyone else, black or white or in the government.
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