MasterBateser Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 This isn't Falcons related obviously but God bless this man “I can’t swim good,” Delaney said, rushing to the water, “‘but I’ve got to save those kids.'” He save one, but two of them died in the water, with Delaney. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/28/remembering-joe-delaney-36-years-later/ Men like him should never be forgotten. TheFatboi, 4dabirds, Knight of God and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fed up !!! Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Nothing but respect Joe...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 That's a sad story. I can't believe there are grown people who don't know how to swim. edit: Well, he said 'I can't swim GOOD'. So maybe he knew how but just....anyway it's a real sad story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconAge Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Just now, octoslash said: That's a sad story. I can't believe there are grown people who don't know how to swim. There are grown ups who can barely read. Why would heck would you expect every adult to learn how to swim? ATLSlobberKnockers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 So I don't know how to swim don't Swimshame me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 13 minutes ago, FalconAge said: There are grown ups who can barely read. Why would heck would you expect every adult to learn how to swim? I didn't say I EXPECT it. I merely stated I can't believe it. Didn't mean to ruffle your feathers there lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 14 minutes ago, Zone#7 said: So I don't know how to swim don't Swimshame me! Learn. It might save a life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconAge Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, octoslash said: I didn't say I EXPECT it. I merely stated I can't believe it. Didn't mean to ruffle your feathers there lol. Most of this country isn't anywhere close to the beach, and going to a decent pool isn't readily accessable to millions more. It would be like me being aghast about how many adults haven't set up an IRA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Guess you can swimshame me because I've never figured out the art of blowing air out your nose when going under water. If I don't hold my nose when I go under I end up choking on water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 3 hours ago, FalconAge said: Most of this country isn't anywhere close to the beach, and going to a decent pool isn't readily accessable to millions more. It would be like me being aghast about how many adults haven't set up an IRA. Honestly that's a bigger issue than not learning to swim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanSince1970 Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 4 hours ago, octoslash said: Learn. It might save a life. My two older brothers threw me in the deep end of Mozley Park which was a big green lake when I was eight and said get out the best way you can. Been a swimmer ever since. Saved a lady ten years later. octoslash and VTCrunkler 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 5 hours ago, FalconAge said: Most of this country isn't anywhere close to the beach, and going to a decent pool isn't readily accessable to millions more. It would be like me being aghast about how many adults haven't set up an IRA. You mean some people haven't set up IRAs? I have four separate ones and two 401ks. Vandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
octoslash Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 31 minutes ago, FalconFanSince1970 said: My two older brothers threw me in the deep end of Mozley Park which was a big green lake when I was eight and said get out the best way you can. Been a swimmer ever since. Saved a lady ten years later. My dad threw me in the pool when I was seven. I was swimming within half a minute. FalconFanSince1970 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted June 29, 2019 Share Posted June 29, 2019 6 hours ago, octoslash said: That's a sad story. I can't believe there are grown people who don't know how to swim. edit: Well, he said 'I can't swim GOOD'. So maybe he knew how but just....anyway it's a real sad story. but just because someone can swim, doesn't mean they can swim while saving someone else. Not that easy to do, esp when you account for the panic that's entirely possible with someone who can't swim when they realize they could be about to die Vandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 2 hours ago, papachaz said: but just because someone can swim, doesn't mean they can swim while saving someone else. Not that easy to do, esp when you account for the panic that's entirely possible with someone who can't swim when they realize they could be about to die For someone that is a good swimmer it's not easy to drag another person to safety, even if we're only talking about kids. I can't believe anyone would criticize a man for giving his life trying to save others. It's downright ridiculous to even be having this kind of discussion. Water is the most power force on earth and claims more lives each year than any other natural force on earth. It only takes 10 inches of water to sweep a 3000 pound car away. If it can do that to a car just think about what it does to people. Joe Delaney is a hero for doing something that the majority of folks wouldn't even have the guts to attempt to do. papachaz, FalconAge, MasterBateser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papachaz Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 1 hour ago, Falconsfan567 said: For someone that is a good swimmer it's not easy to drag another person to safety, even if we're only talking about kids. I can't believe anyone would criticize a man for giving his life trying to save others. It's downright ridiculous to even be having this kind of discussion. Water is the most power force on earth and claims more lives each year than any other natural force on earth. It only takes 10 inches of water to sweep a 3000 pound car away. If it can do that to a car just think about what it does to people. Joe Delaney is a hero for doing something that the majority of folks wouldn't even have the guts to attempt to do. yeah that's kind of what I was getting at too. even an excellent swimmer might not be able to handle dragging another person along with them. Isn't that why lifeguards always have some type flotation device with them? definitely a hero "greater love hath no man than he who lays down his life for another" or something like that Vandy and Falconsfan567 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK13 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 10:02 PM, Yo_Lover said: This isn't Falcons related obviously but God bless this man “I can’t swim good,” Delaney said, rushing to the water, “‘but I’ve got to save those kids.'” He save one, but two of them died in the water, with Delaney. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/28/remembering-joe-delaney-36-years-later/ Men like him should never be forgotten. I remember this when it happened , i was like 12 ... we didnt get games like we do now but we did get the halftime highlights... and for the chiefs u would see joe delaney ... appreciate the reminder about a heck of a good player and obviously a better person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconAge Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Falconsfan567 said: For someone that is a good swimmer it's not easy to drag another person to safety, even if we're only talking about kids. I can't believe anyone would criticize a man for giving his life trying to save others. It's downright ridiculous to even be having this kind of discussion. Water is the most power force on earth and claims more lives each year than any other natural force on earth. It only takes 10 inches of water to sweep a 3000 pound car away. If it can do that to a car just think about what it does to people. Joe Delaney is a hero for doing something that the majority of folks wouldn't even have the guts to attempt to do. I'm sure octolash is way more impressive than Joe Delaney. He swims well and has four IRAs dontchaknow lol Falconsfan567, MasterBateser and Vandy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLSlobberKnockers Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 (edited) On 6/28/2019 at 10:02 PM, Yo_Lover said: This isn't Falcons related obviously but God bless this man “I can’t swim good,” Delaney said, rushing to the water, “‘but I’ve got to save those kids.'” He save one, but two of them died in the water, with Delaney. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/28/remembering-joe-delaney-36-years-later/ Men like him should never be forgotten. What a great human. I have to ask though, to whom did he say "I cant swim good, but I got.to.save those kids". I only ask because was someone with him and if so what did they do? EVERYONE should lewrn how to swim well enough. I understand many peop le dont have access to.swimming pools though. Edited June 30, 2019 by ATLSlobberKnockers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLSlobberKnockers Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 13 hours ago, Zone#7 said: So I don't know how to swim don't Swimshame me! If your ever in.Dalton.Ga yo u can come by our pool and Ill teach you how to swim on your back well enough to save yourself and help someone else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 17 hours ago, octoslash said: I have four separate ones and two 401ks. Just from a cost perspective, that’s very inefficient, my man. Besides costs, probably other gaps in there as well. You need to consolidate! Falconsfan567 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falconsfan567 Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 3 hours ago, Vandy said: Just from a cost perspective, that’s very inefficient, my man. Besides costs, probably other gaps in there as well. You need to consolidate! That's exactly what I was thinking. Why would anyone want that many different retirement accounts? Vandy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatboi Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 6/28/2019 at 10:02 PM, Yo_Lover said: This isn't Falcons related obviously but God bless this man “I can’t swim good,” Delaney said, rushing to the water, “‘but I’ve got to save those kids.'” He save one, but two of them died in the water, with Delaney. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/06/28/remembering-joe-delaney-36-years-later/ Men like him should never be forgotten. I was a small tike when this happened but I remember it like it was yesterday because it was the first time I’d ever heard of a football player passing away and was still playing and how my dad reacted to it. I’ve never forgotten this. MasterBateser and Vandy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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