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Porsche driver makes WTC rescue
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http://slate.msn.com/?id=2070762 Finally, Karnes lowered the convertible top on his Porsche. This would make it easier for the authorities to look in and see a Marine, he reasoned. If they could see who he was, he'd be able to zip past checkpoints and more easily gain access to the site. For Karnes, it was a "God thing" that he was in the Porsche—a Porsche 911—that day. He'd only purchased it a month earlier—it had been a stretch, financially. But he decided to buy it after his pastor suggested that he "pray on it." He had no choice but to take it that day because his Mercury was in the shop. Driving the Porsche at speeds of up to 120 miles per hour, he reached Manhattan—after stopping at McDonald's for a hamburger—in the late afternoon.
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Great story!
Thanks for the post.
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Wow--remarkable stuff!
Slate re-posted this story today as part of their anniversary, so it's back on their front page. http://www.slate.com/id/2143245/ |
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This pushed the lump up in my throat...
"While doctors treated the injured cop, Karnes grabbed a few hours sleep on an empty bed in the hospital psychiatric ward. While he slept, the hospital cleaned and pressed his uniform. "
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Stops to get a haircut and for a McDonald's burger, but makes up the time by going 120?
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1979 Porsche 911SC 3.0L 
