@Designsage@Chicago_History@McDonalds ๐คฃ๐คฃ I was just going to tag you as I thought about you immediately, Ari. But you already have chimed in!!!! ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐๐
Kevin Briggs, a former California Highway Patrol officer, is known for his extraordinary efforts in preventing more than 200 people from taking their lives on the Golden Gate Bridge.
When Briggs encounters someone in distress on the bridge, he typically initiates a conversation by asking how they are doing and inquiring about their plans for the following day. If the individual has no plans, Briggs often suggests making plans together, even inviting them to return to the bridge if things donโt work out.
One poignant moment captured in 2005 shows Briggs spending 60 minutes talking with Kevin Berthia, ultimately persuading him to climb back over the bridge's rail. Berthia went on to marry and have several children.
For his compassionate and life-saving work, Kevin Briggs has earned the nickname โGuardian of the Golden Gate.โ
More iconic historical photos: https://t.co/dQjceOPkrz
Omg. I used to live in a highrise that had a rooftop pool on the 56th floor. I can't imagine the carnage if flying chairs flew off onto Lake Shore Drive ๐ฑ