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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Florida dad dies after helping save his daughter from drowning on Father's Day
A Florida dad has lost his life after helping save his daughter from drowning in the ocean on Father's Day. That was the tragic story coming out of Fort Lauderdale on Sunday, when 33-year-old Antwon Wilson died while his daughter and another adult were hospitalized, according to authorities. Wilson was spending time with his two children on the beach for Father's Day when the minors became distressed in the water by the B Ocean Resort at about 7.30pm, 20 minutes or so after the lifeguards in the vicinity had shifted off duty, authorities told the local news outlet WSVN. Lifeguards returned upon receiving an emergency call for help from the hotel – and when they arrived, they spotted Wilson keeping one of the girls who was still in the water afloat, the Fort Lauderdale fire and rescue battalion chief, Danny Moran, said. Related: Shark nearly bites off nine-year-old girl's hand in attack off Florida coast Another man, identified as bystander Eslam Saad, tried to help Wilson and the girl, Moran said. But 'he became overwhelmed' and had to get out of the water, Moran added. Moran said lifeguards then managed to pull Wilson's daughter out of the ocean, but the father went underwater. Rescuers eventually found him, brought him back to shore and took him to a local hospital alongside his daughter and Saad. At the hospital, Wilson was pronounced dead while his daughter and Saad were expected to fully recover physically, officials said. WSVN spoke with Saad, who recounted instinctively jumping in to help Wilson and his daughter upon hearing people near him scream 'help' repeatedly on Sunday. He said a frightening experience ensued – but he would not change any of his choices if given the chance. 'I would do the same thing no matter the consequences,' Saad reportedly said. Once Saad was at the hospital and OK, he said he tried to ask for Wilson and his daughter, who was described as being younger than 11. Doctors gave him the heartbreaking news about Wilson at that point, Saad remarked. 'They told me her dad was already gone,' Saad said to WSVN. News of Wilson's final moments made national headlines, particularly in corners of the internet dedicated to highlighting selfless acts. His story also spread widely across social media as loved ones paid tribute to him. A statement attributed to his grandmother solicited prayers for her family to have the strength to grieve her grandson, whom she referred to by the nickname 'Twon'. 'I'll always remember the good times we shared,' the grandmother's statement read in part. 'And for that, my God, I say thank you.' A colleague's statement said Wilson worked for a provider of tax and financial services. A separate statement said Wilson had very recently been participating in calls to organize a school reunion. A link to a GoFundMe campaign set up in Wilson's honor for the benefit of his daughters was posted to a social media group for that reunion. Another statement attributed to a childhood friend of Wilson expressed an inability to 'understand why [he] had to go'. 'You [are] definitely a hero, my guy,' yet another friend's statement said. 'See ya on the other side.'
The Star
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Star
Starchild: What makes Malaysian dads so special
Fathers Day was celebrated on June 15, and many Starchild readers made it a special day for their dads. Ngeoh Yue Qi, 7 It was the perfect time to say 'thank you' to our fathers for all that they do - from helping with schoolwork to fixing things around the house and giving us the best hugs when we need them the most. Some children surprised their fathers with handmade cards, while others wrote heartfelt messages or drew pictures to show their love. A few lucky dads even got breakfast in bed, prepared with help from mum, of course! Whether it was toast with jam, eggs or dad's favourite cup of coffee, the small gestures meant a lot. Here is the second batch of letters from Starchild readers on the topic, Happy Fathers Day. 'My dad is the strongest, kindest and most helpful man. He makes me laugh each time we talk. I love you, Daddy! Happy Fathers Day,' says Ngeoh Yue Qi, seven. Carlyn Chieng Xin Qing, 6 Six-year-old Carlyn Chieng Xin Qing writes: 'Papa, thank you for always taking care of me. I love going on walks with you and hearing your stories. You are the best papa in the world!' Michelle Tan Mei Kuan, 10 Michelle Tan Mei Kuan, 10, writes, 'I want to thank my father for always being by my side whenever I need help and guidance. I feel so happy and grateful knowing he is healthy and happy too. I love my dad so much - he is the best in the world. I will make him proud by studying hard and doing my very best in everything I do.' 'For Fathers Day, my sister and I made a video for our dad. We said 'Happy Fathers Day' in funny voices and added pictures of our family trips. He was so happy. My mother cooked his favourite dinner, roast chicken. I am lucky to have a dad who always supports me in everything I do,' says Erica Sophia, 12. Adam Faiz, 12, says: 'This year on Fathers Day, I made a handmade card for my father. My dad always helps me with Math homework and teaches me to be brave. I love him very much.' Adam Faiz, 12 ITEM: Imagine waking up on the ceiling, eating soup with a fork, or walking your goldfish instead of your dog. In an upside-down world, anything can happen - people wear shoes on their hands, rain falls up, and breakfast is dinner! What would your room look like? What funny things would people do? Would birds swim and fish fly? Draw your wildest ideas and tell us all about your upside-down world. The wackier, the better! Don't forget to colour it in and send it to us with your letter! Email your contributions to lifestyle@ by July 4. Please put 'STARCHILD: My Upside Down World' in the subject line of your email. Scanned drawings should be in JPEG format, with a resolution of 200dpi. Your contributions must carry your full name, age (open to children aged 12 and below only), gender, phone contact and address. Instead of handwritten letters, please type out your letters.
Sinar Daily
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
My Dad, My Hero: Norman KRU on growing up and life lessons from his father
23 Jun 2025 09:55am From growing up with strong family values to navigating the ever-changing landscape of the entertainment industry, Datuk Norman Abdul Halim reflects on how his father's quiet strength became the foundation of his character. In a world where success is often measured by fame and fortune, Norman shares a more intimate narrative, one rooted in the unspoken wisdom and everyday sacrifices of a father who led by example. In this heartfelt and revealing conversation, Norman opens up about the principles his father instilled in him from a young age - honesty, discipline, humility, and hard work. These weren't just lessons preached, but values lived daily in the small, consistent ways that shaped Norman's outlook on life. Whether it was waking up early to help with chores or watching how his father treated others with kindness and respect, Norman learned that true leadership doesn't require a spotlight. As a member of the iconic KRU group and a pioneer in Malaysia's music and film industry, Norman faced intense public scrutiny, creative pressure, and business challenges. Yet through it all, it was his father's unwavering guidance that helped him stay grounded. He shares how those early teachings became his inner compass, steering him away from ego, reminding him of his roots, and encouraging him to uplift others along the way. This conversation is more than just a tribute to his father, it's a powerful reminder of how deeply parents shape the emotional and moral fabric of their children. It's also a call to appreciate the silent, steadfast presence of the men who raise us, those who don't always say much, but whose actions echo in our lives forever. #FathersDay #NormanKRU #MyDadMyHero #SinarDaily #KRU More Like This
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Royals rookie John Rave honors late dad on first Father's Day as MLB player
Kansas City Royals rookie outfielder John Rave stands at attention during the national anthem played before each game, but he's quietly having a private conversation to the loved one no one can see. When Rave leaves the on-deck circle to hit, he draws a cross in the dirt with his spikes in the corner of the batter's box. He steps back, touches his forehead, then his heart, and his shoulders from left to right. He glances towards the left-field foul pole, then a brief prayer, and says, 'Let's go." Advertisement Rave, 27, does this every single game, and will do so again Sunday afternoon against the Athletics at Kauffman Stadium. Only this time, it will be much more emotional. You see, today is Father's Day. This is Rave's first Father's Day as a Major League baseball player. It will also be his first Father's Day as a major leaguer without his father. 'I can't begin to tell you how much I miss him," Rave says. 'I think of him every single day, every time I put on my uniform, every time I step to the plate. He meant everything to me. 'He was my biggest fan." John Rave celebrates a win against the Reds. Mike Rave was John's coach growing up. He and his wife, Sue, were the ones who were always at his games growing up, from T-ball to Little League to Central Catholic High School in Bloomington, Illinois, to Illinois State. They were there, of course, when he was selected in the fifth round of the 2019 draft by the Royals. Advertisement Mike Rave, who spend his entire career as a proud insurance agent for State Farm, passed away less than a year later on Feb. 18, 2020. He was feeling ill at work, went home, fell down a flight of stairs, died from internal bleeding. John, who had just arrived into town a night earlier for a quick visit before returning to the Royals' complex in Surprise, Arizona, never got a chance to say good-bye. 'It still hurts, it always will," Rave says. 'We would talk after all every game. He always believed I could make it. He always gave me that confidence. Now, not to share this with him, it hurts.'' Rave wasn't even sure he wanted to keep playing baseball after his father passed, and certainly wasn't ready to immediately report to the Royals' minor-league camp. His big brother, Matt, assured him that he needed to leave. It was natural to grieve, but he couldn't discard his dreams. Advertisement 'He didn't want to go back right away," says Matt Rave, 30, a commodity broker in the Bloomington, Illinois area. 'I told him, 'You have to go play ball. That's what you need to do. This is what Dad would want.'" Rave went back to the Royals' camp, kept grinding through the minor leagues for seven years, and two weeks before the callup of his buddy, prized outfield prospect Jac Caglianone, got the call he waited his whole life for. He was going to the big leagues. The trouble was letting everyone know. He called his wife, Amy, but the cell phone reception was so spotty she wasn't sure what was happening. Advertisement 'It was probably the weirdest call-up ever," says Amy. 'I knew the game was starting, and I knew he wasn't playing, but I was confused why he was calling me. I'm in the middle of nowhere and he says he's going to Kansa City, but wasn't sure he was going to be activated. I didn't even know what he meant." He twice called his mom, Sue, but she was having lunch with friends and never picked up. She finally called back, but the service was so bad, she didn't know what was happening until calling Amy. 'I was so excited, I couldn't even function," Sue Rave says. 'I left my friends, gave them money, and headed home to pack. I kept saying, 'Oh my God, my son made it. My kid is a big-leaguer. That's John Rave. I'm his mother. I'm the mother of a major-league baseball player.' It's so surreal." There were calls to his big brother, Matt, and his sister, Sarah, 31. The next thing they all knew, they were driving six hours to Kansas City, renting an Airbnb, sitting in a suite at Kauffman Stadium, and screaming and hugging when Rave got his first hit on a bunt against the Cincinnati Reds. Only for the call to be painfully overturned. The first hit became only a sacrifice bunt. Advertisement It wasn't until two days later when he made sure his first hit couldn't be overturned with a double to right field off ace Hunter Greene. 'Mike would have just been over the moon to see this," says Sue, who was married 23 years to Mike. 'When John got called up, Mike probably would have taken out a billboard to let everyone know. It's so sad he's not here, but he is here. We feel him.'' John feels his presence too, and constantly finds himself talking to him, whether it's in the dugout, standing in the outfield, or in the batter's box. When he hits a home run, he'll point to the sky looking up to his dad, pump his fist, as if his Mike could feel the strength of those knuckles. 'It's almost like a sense of calmness talking to him," says Rave, who's hitting .240 with a .606 OPS as the Royals' speedy reserve outfielder. 'I know my dad's still here. He's watching. He's got the best seat in the house. I know he's there every game with me. Advertisement 'And I know he always will be." Father's Day, and every day. Follow Nightengale on X: @Bnightengale This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Royals rookie John Rave honors late dad on first Father's Day in MLB
Khaleej Times
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
'First teacher': Dubai's royal family hail Sheikh Mohammed on Father's Day
We all love our parents, and while we are pampered by our mother's love, it is our father we look to for guidance. As the UAE celebrated Father's Day 2025 on Saturday, June 21, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, wrote touching tributes to their father Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. "I learned from my father that giving is a value that makes life flourish.. and that responsibility does not mean a position.. but rather the ability to give," Sheikh Hamdan wrote in a post on X. "From his wisdom we derive our strength.. and from his words we draw our determination.. and with his vision we move forward with confidence and reassurance towards a more beautiful tomorrow, God willing," the Dubai Crown Prince added. Meanwhile, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed said they were raised to believe that "building a person is more important than building a structure." "At Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid School, we were raised to believe that fatherhood is a message and a responsibility... and that building a person is more important than building an urban structure... and the father remains the support and role model... and the truest story told throughout life," Sheikh Ahmed said. Sheikh Mansoor called Sheikh Mohammed his "first teacher." "On Father's Day, we remember the great role fathers play in building people and shaping nations. A father is not just the head of a family; he is the first teacher and an inspiring role model. I learned from my father, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, that a true father is one who instills values before words and leads with actions before words. Happy Father's Day," he said. Meanwhile, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, said: "Every year, you are my source of strength and support, my inspiration and the light that I follow."
