Minnesota Bridge Hero Says ‘Nope’ to Bush
Out of every big disaster story emerges the ever-reliable "media hero/heroine" subplot. Thus, last week's Minneapolis bridge tragedy brought news of one Jeremy Hernandez, 20, who helped 50 children to safety after their school bus started tipping. According to The New York Times, this particular local hero will enjoy some of the perks of his position in the spotlight, but he's opting out of a photo op with President Bush.Out of every big disaster story emerges the ever-reliable “media hero/heroine” subplot. Thus, last week’s Minneapolis bridge tragedy brought news of one Jeremy Hernandez, 20, who helped 50 children to safety after their school bus started tipping. According to The New York Times, this particular local hero will enjoy some of the perks of his position in the spotlight, but he’s opting out of a photo op with President Bush.
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Mr. Hernandez was not available to comment on the offer; Ms. Schwartz said he left town for northern Minnesota late on Friday, overwhelmed by the attention and concerned that his co-workers were being overlooked. He spent the weekend fishing. When President Bush’s staff contacted him to request a photo opportunity, “He was just, like, ‘Nope,’ ” she said.
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