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Octogenarian who has saved eight lives. Mr T Cope, who at 80 years of age has
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Octogenarian who has saved eight lives. Mr T Cope, who at 80 years of age has
Octogenarian who has saved eight lives.
Mr T Cope, who at 80 years of age has just been awarded the Royal Humane Society certificate on vellum for saving a boy from drowning in a deep canal at Braunstone, Rugby. He plunged into the water fully dressed. This is the eighth rescue Mr Cope has effected in a similar way.
1 September 1924
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Octogenarian Hero Honored for Saving Lives - Mr T Cope Receives Royal Humane Society Certificate
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. In this remarkable black and white portrait, we see the courageous face of Mr T Cope, an extraordinary octogenarian who has just been awarded the prestigious Royal Humane Society certificate on vellum. At 80 years old, he stands as a testament to bravery and selflessness. The photograph captures Mr Cope's dignified presence, with his neatly trimmed moustache framing a weathered yet determined expression. This headshot reveals the strength and resilience that have defined his life. The caption informs us of one particular act of heroism that earned him this esteemed recognition. In Braunstone, Rugby, Mr Cope fearlessly plunged into a deep canal fully dressed to save a young boy from drowning. Astonishingly, this is not an isolated incident but rather the eighth time he has risked his own safety in such circumstances. This monochrome image transports us back to September 1924 when acts of valor were celebrated differently than today. It serves as a powerful reminder that age should never be seen as an obstacle to making a difference in someone else's life. Mr T Cope's story is one that inspires admiration and gratitude for those individuals who go above and beyond to protect others. His unwavering courage reminds us all of the potential within each person to become heroes in our own right.
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