Thursday, August 18, 2011

Heroes: Antonio & Martha Diaz Chacon

I wanted to share with you a story about an act of heroism that shows there are good people out there. 

On Monday, August 15, 2011 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a 6-year-old girl was walking outside when she was grabbed my a man and pulled into a van.  Antonio Diaz Chacon, a 24-year-old father of two, saw this happening and immediately got into his truck.  He gave chase, while his wife Martha called 911.  He pursued the van through the side streets until it hit an utility pole.  The driver fled the scene, and Antonio Diaz Chacon rescued the little girl.  Good thing he did because the police found the suspect, Phillip Garcia, in possession of some packing tape, tie-down straps, a glove, a Leatherman's tool, & a black satchel. 

Thank God for Antonio & Martha Diaz Chacon.

Antonio & Martha Diaz Chacon

"I knew I had to catch him. I had to get the girl back from him and take her home, back where she belongs" -Antonio Diaz Chacon