Faith drives man to help another through mental health crisis in dramatic life-or-death scene
Finally, after many moments, the man stepped away from the bridge and walked toward the officer — and they hugged. Other officers then stepped in as well.
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Appearing on “Fox Friends” to discuss the incident this week, Richardson said, “When I got the call … I was just there to stop the traffic. And then a couple of other officers who knew my position as a pastor asked me to come over and talk with the guy. … Nothing was scripted. … I did not want to see him jump,” he added.
The officer, who is also a pastor (not pictured), said, “I was praying. And God spared his life. And we connected. And as a result of that connection, he didn’t jump.” (iStock)
“I just felt within myself that God was going to spare his life — and he did.”
He also said, “I was praying. And God spared his life. And we connected. And as a result of that connection, he didn’t jump.”
“This powerful story reminds us that we can all love our neighbors and be part of the solution in our nation.”
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