The kids murder was one of the major catalyst if no the most important one that started the civil rights movement in the south. I wasn’t even born in this country and I know about the significance of Emmet Till far outweighs the so called impact of Samantha Smith. I was a boy in the C.C.C.P. when this happened and can tell you it wasn’t as important there as here.

Who makes these lists doesn’t put a lot of thought into them.

13 year old Jordan Rice was a shy, mummy’s boy, afraid of water and nicknamed ‘Weedsy’ by his teasing older brother for being ‘a sook’. Now, his brother calls him his ‘little hero.’

During the flash flooding earlier this year in Toowoomba, Australia, Jordan Rice, his mother Donna and younger brother Blake were trapped in their car amidst floodwaters. Rescuers eventually found them and reached Jordan first, who was petrified. As they went to grab him and take him to safety he pulled away, yelling for them to take Blake first.
One rescuer fought his way to safety with Blake, while another held onto Jordan’s hand. A torrent of water rushed through, snapping the resuce ropes connected to the Rice’s car, ripping Jordan’s hand from the rescuers, flipping the car and dragged both Donna and Jordan under the rushing water, out of sight.

When I heard this story I couldn’t stop crying. Maybe a list about children who have performed acts of heroism? Jordan Rice conquered his fear and gave his life for his brother; his mother too, was willing to sacrifice herself for her children.