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Earth Angels: A True Story of Heroism in the Face of Tragedy
By: Joey Lynn SarkeeseBook Publisher: AuthorSolutions
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Earth Angels is the true story of Molly Perchinski and sixteen of her Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) Women's Rugby Club teammates who risked their young lives to save countless others after witnessing one of the worst accidents in Pennsylvania Turnpike history. On a foggy April morning in 2003, the women were en route to a rugby match when they became involved in a fog-related accident.
They spent the next several hours aiding victims and helping medical personnel while in danger themselves. They operated as one unit while surrounded by burning vehicles, bleeding victims, and chaos. Their acts were selfless and brave. As a result, the women were honored by Reader's Digest , the Pennsylvania State Police, and IUP. They were also highly recognized by local and national media.
This is also the tragic story of the Moyer family, who was traveling to their native state of Connecticut to visit family when they became involved in the fog-related accident. At its core, Earth Angels focuses on social evolution and a strong sense of empowerment by a group of young women who clearly displayed a strength that was generated from the bond they formed playing a team sport together.
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| Title of eBook: Earth Angels: A True Story of Heroism in the Face of Tragedy | |
| Release Date: 07-07-2010 | |
| Publisher: iUniverse.com |
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Earth Angels: A True Story of Heroism in the Face of Tragedy
Chapter One
A Fog Rolls In
The burning vehicles from the initial accident and cars driving too fast for the horrendous fog conditions led to an eighteen-vehicle pileup. There were no escape routes for the cars. The sounds of metal slamming into metal and screeching brakes must have been gut-wrenching for everyone involved. Smoke continued to clog the air. Multiple cars were struck multiple times, and many lay still, blocking both lanes in various places on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Just when everyone thought the conditions couldn't get worse, two of the vehicles toward the tail end of the accident also caught fire. The fire quickly spread and ultimately damaged nine vehicles. Confusion and panic set in as drivers and passengers began to quickly exit their cars and hide behind the guardrails. The two separate fires in the eastbound lanes left many trapped, struggling to find protection.
The heavy fog continued to plague the turnpike as the six cars carrying the Indiana University of Pennsylvania women's rugby players continued eastbound. Visibility was at a minimum, and even headlights couldn't improve the conditions. A few of the drivers became concerned. The women began to wonder if the fog would make them late for their match. Moments later, getting to the match on time became the least of their concerns.
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Saturday, April 5, 2003, began like every other game day for the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Women's Rugby Club. As usual, the women met at the rugby house early in the morning and immediately started their pregame rituals. The rookies b
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