James Woods is an awesome guy. He used to follow me on Twitter before my account was suspended on the same day Facebook took the pages of my co-worker, triple-amputee Airman Brian Kolfage. Woods helped me on a few projects, one, an effort I began to get Congress to appoint a select committee to investigate what happened in Benghazi. Because of him & others, we succeeded in getting the attention of many elected representatives.
#benghazi tweetfest 9/11 http://t.co/L8NXa9Hr5m
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) September 11, 2013
Being the good guy he is, Woods sprang into action last night to save a veteran who said he was going to commit suicide.
Via The Daily Wire:
On Monday night, actor James Woods went all-in to help save a suicidal veteran who had tweeted that he was going to kill himself. Although the vet deleted his tweets, a look at Woods’ tweets gives a pretty clear idea of the dialogue Woods initiated and Woods’ efforts to help keep the vet talking while Woods launched a search to find him. In the process, Woods showed his empathy by acknowledging that he, too, like most people, had experienced some depression at one time in his life, and encouraged the vet to hold on so that he could be an inspiration to other vets who experience the same feelings.
Woods’ persistence may well have saved the vet’s life. Here’s how events unfolded:
Tell me where you are. https://t.co/LVnLT5DeEB
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
We can talk. I don’t care what anybody thinks. Do you? Let’s have a conversation. Just you you and I. https://t.co/0ZD0YU6pFx
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
Someone said you’re Andrew. In Orlando? Im not trying to trap you. Let’s just talk. You also have your dog. Your little schnoot. Boy or girl? https://t.co/LVnLT5DeEB
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
I’m following you now, so you can DM me. We can talk privately. Or we can talk openly right here. Lot of people worried about you right now. https://t.co/LVnLT5DeEB
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
So think about this. A lot of vets, I understand, have come to where you are tonight. If you could just push this decision off tonight, at least, maybe you would also inspire another vet to seek help. You could save another man, too. By waiting to do this. https://t.co/L5NiEbQv5j
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
I’m driving cross country. Sitting in a motel room. I have all night. I know that sounds dorky, but here I am! I would love to talk. Just talk. I won’t push you into anything. https://t.co/LVnLT5DeEB
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
So I’m see that Andrew’s tweet has been deleted. Andrew, don’t feel embarrassed that you reached out in the darkness. Nobody thinks you’re foolish for that. You know every one of us reaching out to you right now has some depression, too. I’ll say it. I do.
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
Hello, @OrlandoPolice. A man named Andrew MacMasters just said on @Twitter that he is sitting in a parking lot and is going to kill himself. He’s sitting with his dog, a black lab, possibly in a WalMart parking lot. Can you do a #WelfareCheck? He is a Marine Vet. His tweet: pic.twitter.com/8DwqWVVkhC
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
“If only Andrew could see the THOUSANDS of fellow Americans who are pulling for him. It’s like he’s lost behind enemy lines and we are cheering him home, willing him to survive. Andrew, do this for the “other 21” vets a day who don’t make it home from the darkness. Stay alive!”
If only Andrew could see the THOUSANDS of fellow Americans who are pulling for him. It’s like he’s lost behind enemy lines and we are cheering him home, willing him to survive. Andrew, do this for the “other 21” vets a day who don’t make it home from the darkness. Stay alive!
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
“The Maitland PD are checking everywhere. I gave them my number. Andrew was following me, so I thought maybe he would like to talk some things over. They’re going to give him my number if they find him and we can just talk until sunrise. A new day always helps.”
The Maitland PD are checking everywhere. I gave them my number. Andrew was following me, so I thought maybe he would like to talk some things over. They’re going to give him my number if they find him and we can just talk until sunrise. A new day always helps. https://t.co/mKmCw1sHkk
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
One veteran, moved by Woods’ efforts to save a fellow vet, tweeted his appreciation:
“There are so many in Hollywood who pay lip service to us veterans, or demonize us. I just want you to know that we really appreciate those who take action and stand with us in our times of need. We love you Mr Woods, thank you for all you do.”
There are so many in Hollywood who pay lip service to us veterans, or demonize us. I just want you to know that we really appreciate those who take action and stand with us in our times of need. We love you Mr Woods, thank you for all you do.
— BoondockRigger (@BigEd92R) November 20, 2018
Woods responded:
Thank you. By the way @GarySinise has a fantastic foundation that helps vets. I’ve known Gary for years, and he’s the real deal.
Thank you. By the way @GarySinise has a fantastic foundation that helps vets. I’ve known Gary for years, and he’s the real deal. https://t.co/wThQekSJQO
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
Then, some possible good news:
Thank you to all who were praying and helping. I’m hearing he’s home safe and sound asleep. Praise God.
https://twitter.com/JesseKellyDC/status/1064751986141089793?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw
I’m hoping this is true. I think now he probably needs less focus on him from all of us, while his loved ones give him the solace he needs. Thanks to all of you who worked to save a valuable life. My heart breaks for the other 21 vets and others who didn’t make it tonight.
I’m hoping this is true. I think now he probably needs less focus on him from all of us, while his loved ones give him the solace he needs. Thanks to all of you who worked to save a valuable life. My heart breaks for the other 21 vets and others who didn’t make it tonight. https://t.co/p5oskKIUrl
— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) November 20, 2018
USA Today reported:
Maitland Police Public Information Officer Lt. Louis Y. Grindle informed USA TODAY Tuesday morning that authorities were able to reach MacMasters, though his whereabouts are unknown.”Our agency was able to make contact with him by phone earlier this morning, where he advised he was OK but did not wish to have contact with law enforcement,” the emailed statement read. “Our officers are still working to try and physically locate him to determine his well-being.”
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Isn’t it great that there’s a Hollywood actor, a conservative no less, who’s out there using his fame & reach to help others, especially veterans in their time of need?
Woods also helped evacuees of the California fires by using his Twitter account to spread the word about missing people & even animals.
Share this if you’re glad there are people like Woods out there helping our vets!
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