Today, the AWESOME is in California. Call it heroism, call it a Christmas miracle, call it what you want, but one family is grateful for help from a stranger. A Christmas morning drive through California’s Sierra corridor took a dramatic turn when a car lost control along Historic Highway 50, leaving a family in a terrifying, life-threatening situation. Shortly after 8 a.m., U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ruben Tala, who is stationed at Travis Air Force Base, was traveling with his family when he saw an SUV spin out and end up teetering hundreds of feet above the ground. In a moment that demanded instant action, Tala didn’t hesitate. He thought to himself, what if that was my family? As Tala worked to stabilize the SUV, several other good Samaritans stopped and rushed in to assist. Together, they were able to safely help the driver and his wife out of the vehicle…and THAT’S AWESOME.
