Las Vegas hero saved lives driving a stolen truck

Las Vegas Hero With The "Stolen Truck" Who Saved Dozens Of Lives

Our sincere condolences to the victims and their families for the tragedy in Las Vegas. That is why it is imperative that we face these events and send a message of kindness and not hate.

A number of stories that were shared of local heroes that came to the rescue of strangers remind us that there are still good people in the world amidst tragedy, and we have to give credit to the people for their bravery and selfless acts.

U.S. Marines veteran, Taylor Winston

A real hero, Taylor Winston, a 29-year-old US Marine veteran from San Diego, California. He joined the Marines at the age of 17 and was assigned to Iraq twice. His incredible actions during the shooting helped save dozens of lives-and all it took was a little ingenuity and a heart of compassion.

Taylor, was at the Route 91 Harvest festival in Las Vegas having a good time with friends when he and his girlfriend were near the stage when the gunman started shooting. Instead of running, his marine instincts rushed in and he went into action.

Taylor was with friends during the LAs Vegas shooting.

His primary goal was to save lives. He saw a couple of white trucks and instantly ran towards them and searched if any had keys in them. He was in luck he found an old pickup with keys. He then started looking for people to be taken to the hospital.

Taylor joined the Marines when he was 17 years old.

"There were too many, and was overwhelming how much blood was everywhere," he said. He was able to transport more than two dozen of people to the hospital in multiple trips back and forth the festival grounds.

Phelps Winston’s white truck Taylor used to transport people to hospital.

When the owner of the white pickup, Phelps Amelsberg, learned his truck was missing. Taylor, however, unintentionally walked off with keys and left his cowboy hat behind. Phelps posted on Facebook and looking for "the person who stole my truck" to get in touch with him. He was unaware at first just how many lives were saved by his alleged "truck thief."

Phelps Amelberg posted his conversation with Taylor.

The post went viral, and it was no time at all when someone was able to get the two men in touch. That was the time when Phelps learned about marine's heroism. Phelps then posted on October 2, a screenshot of their text conversation. Phelps was overwhelmed and had an honor of finally meeting Taylor to retrieve his keys.

What an incredible hero! Taylor is. Thanks for your selflessness act and for your fast thinking in saving so many people! Respect!

“Heroes don’t have the need to be known as heroes, they just do what heroes do because it is right and it must be done.”

- Richelle E. Goodrich