Black Man Saves Couple Despite Flag

Associated Press

Lancaster, S.C. --- At a time when South Carolina's emotions run high over the Confederate battle flag, one black man's indifference to the banner also has struck a chord.
Otis Gaither, 23, went into a burning mobile home last week and dragged out an unconcscious man and his wife, while the flag flew outside.

Since then, Gaither has been showered with letters, phone calls dinner invitations and a $ 500 check.

"I just felt like this guy showed remarkable poise and courage to do what he did," said developer Ron Kennerly, who sent the check. "I thought he had a marvelous attitude about life."

Ann Smith of Charlotte, N.C. asked Gaither to dinner.

obviously a small article in the Daily Review, Hayward, Calif dtd Saturday, March 15, 1997