Our very own John C. Ratliff...

[Brian Ratliff]

...is a hero!!!

http://blog.oregonlive.com/breakingnews/2007/05/a_familys_shad_fishing_trip.html

http://www.katu.com/news/local/7593202.html

[Tom Stormcrowe]

Good job, John!

[genec]

Cyclist, SCUBA diver and rescuer. Not bad.

[deputyjones]

Wow, awesome job from a fellow dive rescuer although no Special Forces Pararescuer ;). Man, John C. is hardcore. Thanks for your service.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2e/Pararescueemblem.jpg

[Helmet Head]

That's great. It's an honor for all us to have you and your dad as members of this forum.

[buzzman]

whoa! congrats!

and if saving a life is not enough:

"Ratliff also helped retrieve gear and half a dozen of the fish the family caught." :D