NewsFix
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

3 posters

Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Ben Reilly Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:35 pm

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Hector-montoya

GRAND PRARIE, Texas - An 8-year-old Texas boy had been saving for months to buy a new PlayStation 4, but a local tragedy changed his mind.

A mother and her 6-year-old child were killed by a fire nearby, and the story had a real impact on Hector Montoya. So he took the $300 he had saved and spent the money on smoke detectors.

"Saving a life is more important," Montoya said.

With the help of the Grand Prairie Fire Department, he installed more than 100 smoke detectors, mostly in the homes of elderly residents and people who reminded him of the tragedy he saw on the news.

His mother, Monty Montoya said: "Hector is passionate about things, and when he gets it in his mind to do something, then he's going to do it."

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-boy-8-buys-smoke-detectors-instead-of-ps4/
Ben Reilly
Ben Reilly
King of Texas. Gigantic Killer Robot. Robin Hood of Epping Forest. Fifty Shades of Cray.

Posts : 30682
Join date : 2013-01-19
Age : 49
Location : West Essex

http://www.newsfixboard.com

Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Guest Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:45 pm

Well bless his little cottons!

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Guest Tue Apr 22, 2014 9:50 pm

Ben_Reilly wrote:Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Hector-montoya

GRAND PRARIE, Texas - An 8-year-old Texas boy had been saving for months to buy a new PlayStation 4, but a local tragedy changed his mind.

A mother and her 6-year-old child were killed by a fire nearby, and the story had a real impact on Hector Montoya. So he took the $300 he had saved and spent the money on smoke detectors.

"Saving a life is more important," Montoya said.

With the help of the Grand Prairie Fire Department, he installed more than 100 smoke detectors, mostly in the homes of elderly residents and people who reminded him of the tragedy he saw on the news.

His mother, Monty Montoya said: "Hector is passionate about things, and when he gets it in his mind to do something, then he's going to do it."

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/texas-boy-8-buys-smoke-detectors-instead-of-ps4/

Wow, what an amazing little boy.  His family must be bursting with pride Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Love_h70Another child putting us to shame and making a real difference  I love you xxx

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Ben Reilly Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:41 pm

I love the comments to the story too, I think somebody's going to end up buying him a PS4 and maybe starting up a fund in his name to provide free smoke detectors  ::happ:: 
Ben Reilly
Ben Reilly
King of Texas. Gigantic Killer Robot. Robin Hood of Epping Forest. Fifty Shades of Cray.

Posts : 30682
Join date : 2013-01-19
Age : 49
Location : West Essex

http://www.newsfixboard.com

Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Guest Tue Apr 22, 2014 10:46 pm

Ben_Reilly wrote:I love the comments to the story too, I think somebody's going to end up buying him a PS4 and maybe starting up a fund in his name to provide free smoke detectors  ::happ:: 

That's a really great idea, I hope they do it, they might end up saving hundreds of lives and all because he was will to give up his savings.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Guest Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:44 pm

What a fantastic little lad!
A great pity smoke alarms arent provided for people especially the elderly and vulnerable.

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by eddie Tue Apr 22, 2014 11:45 pm

Wow. What a lovely boy. God bless him.
This is what living is all about.
eddie
eddie
King of Beards. Keeper of the Whip. Top Chef. BEES!!!!!! Mushroom muncher. Spider aficionado!

Posts : 43129
Join date : 2013-07-28
Age : 25
Location : England

Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Ben Reilly Wed Apr 23, 2014 3:46 am

Nems wrote:What a fantastic little lad!
A great pity smoke alarms arent provided for people especially the elderly and vulnerable.

Exactly, if you do the math these things must've cost less than $3 each. I'm thinking we have some negligent landlords in my area, because my apartment has three smoke detectors and they come out to change the batteries regularly as well. I trip one every time I cook ...
Ben Reilly
Ben Reilly
King of Texas. Gigantic Killer Robot. Robin Hood of Epping Forest. Fifty Shades of Cray.

Posts : 30682
Join date : 2013-01-19
Age : 49
Location : West Essex

http://www.newsfixboard.com

Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Guest Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:29 pm

Ben_Reilly wrote:I love the comments to the story too, I think somebody's going to end up buying him a PS4 and maybe starting up a fund in his name to provide free smoke detectors  ::happ:: 


I hope so Ben, I'd contribute  I love you x

Guest
Guest


Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Cass Thu Apr 24, 2014 5:16 am

This kid rocks.....what being a human being is all about...Hector you go kid!
Cass
Cass
the Nerd Queen of Nerds, the Lover of Books who Cooks

Posts : 6617
Join date : 2014-01-19
Age : 56

Back to top Go down

Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead Empty Re: Texas boy saving to buy Playstation 4 gets smoke detectors for neighbors instead

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum