In Which Bon Respectfully Disagrees With 94-Year-Old Woman

VERO BEACH, Fla. - Don't let Rose Swiszowski's 4-foot, 7-inch stature fool you -- she is one brave lady.

The 94-year-old Vero Beach resident is being credited for putting out a fire in St. Francis Manor, a retirement community in Vero Beach located in the 1700 block of 20th Avenue.

The fire could have caused extensive damage to its recreation center.

She was walking to her apartment when she noticed flames in front of the community building on Sunday night.

"I came around the corner and I saw what looked like a bonfire," said Swiszowski.

Rose states that she is not a hero.  I say, hell yes she is.  At her age, and considering the age and condition of the people likely to be found in a retirement community she is a hero over and again.  In contrast to the little girl who died because nobody would help, this goes a long way towards making me feel better about the world.

Kudos, Rose.