Girl, 9, Gets Hit by Truck, Saves Her Little Sister's Life

This is very sad and I am so sorry for both little girls. I am concerned about all children today. I see them running threw parking lots, accross streets, etc with the parents not even paying attention. Years past I can remember holding my parents hand or getting yelled at or smacked for trying to run ahead or tail behind. Parents need to look after the children, it is a mean world. Love your children and worry about them shows that you care as a parent. I pray for both little girls and their parents. God bless.

Put in what Position?? They are walking to the Bus Stop!, Just like a Million or so Other Children do! Every School Day!

And then miss the bus? I realize you were trying to be helpful, but that is a silly comment. The girls did everything right before preparing to cross the street and if the truck hydroplaned or something, having the bus there wouldn't've saved her. After all, mom had already taken the precaution of watching from the porch while allowing her (almost pre-teen) daughter, who is obviously a mature and intelligent child, have some independence and responsibility. It's heartbreaking that in this case, that good bit of parenting ended horribly for this sweet and compassionate little girl. I hope she recovers and applies the same heart and wit to overcoming her new hurtles that she used to save her sister.

READ the flippin STORY. The mother was outside as they crossed the street from THEIR HOUSE. School crossing guards don't come to your house. There are no "flashing lights" outside of their house. It was a bus STOP. Meaning: a place you go and wait for the bus to pick you up and transport you. (rolling my eyes) Here you are in this tragic story quick to point the finger and blame, all the while having no facts or idea what you're talking about.

Very well said Marie! When situations like this occur, it immediately causes many people to scramble around pointing fingers in order to give reason. Instead, why not just pause for a moment, close your eyes, take a deep breath and rejoice in the beauty of such an incredible act of love and heroism!

Patrica, Patrica, Patrica, why are you blaming the mother? I'm sure this was a daily routine for these children. Nine year olds in NYC takes the subway alone. Nine is indeed old enough to know how to cross the street. It was just a bad day. You can't blame their mother for God's work (meaning the rain). For this little girl to have that kind of love in her heart for another human being saids a lot about how she is being raised by her mother. Stop pointing fingers.

I'm glad that family is in a supportive community, because they are really going to need it. Accidents do happen, and their mom is going to have enough guilt without people saying such hurtful things.
What an amazing story. The love that she must have for her sister, and the mindset she had in that moment is beautiful.
Just remember Anaiah, when you two are older and she's getting on your nerves or won't share, you can remind her what you did for her ;-)
I have no doubt that all of your wounds will heal over time. There is obviously a lot of love in you family and community. You're amazing!

Lady If your Going to Blame Anyone, It should be the School District for NOT providing a Crossing Guard at that Intersection, But then They are Not at Fault Either , it is most likely the "Republican" Governor, Who wants to or has already stripped the School systems and other hard working, Middle and Lower Class people Programs To Help in this Economy who want to work "but there are NO NEW JOBS", But Gives Himself and all His RICH Buddies a Tax DECREASE.