“It was phenomenal…. It felt like I had known this man my whole life.” A heartwarming meeting for Sgt. Kevin Briggs and Kevin Berthia.
California Highway Patrol Sergeant Kevin Briggs has patrolled San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge for 20 years. Part of his job involves preventing suicidal men and women from jumping off the famous landmark.
Via: Eric Risberg / AP
In March 2005, Briggs spent an hour talking this 22-year-old man, Kevin Berthia, back up over the railing.
Via: The San Francisco Chronicle, John Storey / AP
After the rescue, the two men went their separate ways.
Via: The San Francisco Chronicle, John Storey / AP
But on Wednesday, May 8 — eight years later — they met again. Berthia, now a husband and father of two, presented Briggs with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Public Service Award.
Source: Mary Anne Russell / via: maryannerussell.com
