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Son, 9, saves dad in runaway truck, wants a PS3

August 10, 2007 in News comments 32

Here's a positive news story for Friday. No rumors, no console wars and no depressing game delays in this piece. It's about a 9-year-old I saw on cable news who saved his father and himself from a tractor-trailer accident when the dad passed out. When asked what he was going to do, his dad said all he wants is a PS3. Enjoy.

9-year-old Matty Lovo saved his father, Matt Lovo, who passed out behind the wheel of his tractor-trailer. Carrying more than 100,000 pounds of weight behind him, young Matty took control of the big rig and called for help via C.B. radio despite never having been behind the wheel of a car.

Without Matty’s quick effort, he, his father and others could’ve been seriously injured. CNN’s Kyra Phillips asked him if he thought he was a hero and he unabashedly answered “Yeah.” So, what is the young, self-described hero of nine going to do now? “He keeps telling me he thinks he needs his PlayStation 3 now for a reward,” his father answered for him.
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  • 0
    Vito Raliffe Aug 10, 07
    For saving his Dad's life and all, a PS3 is a pretty good deal in return. Nice to see a positive news story for a change.
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    Zero and X Aug 10, 07
    Haha, its kinda bitter sweet, but cute.
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    chubbie huicho Aug 10, 07
    haha, that's pretty cool... "I want my play station 3 now.." haha nice one
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    MetroidSeeker Aug 10, 07
    careful sten about your comment, i said the same thing and i was reported :/ meh, i save your life, you owe me $500
    • 0
      sten mk II Aug 11, 07
      *Gives nothing because my life isn't in danger* but I have some cookies? *gives cookies*
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    volacide Aug 10, 07
    Sten you're a fool, that's cool that the little guy says he's a hero and wants his PS3 now.

    He saved his dads, his own, and probably others lives by doing what he did you piece of shit.

    I grant him permission to call himself a hero.
    • 0
      sten mk II Aug 11, 07
      Who cares what you grant.

      a true hero doesn't ask for rewards. Being a hero is a reward in itself.

      He may deserve a PS3, I never said he didn't.
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        Final Blade Aug 11, 07
        Your absolutely right Sten, a hero asks nothing in return but the pleasure of saving lives. If the father asked "thanks son for saving our life and others, if there is anything you want just name it" then you can ask for it, but doing what he did is selfish, and if i was him i would be ashamed of myself.
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        BANDITO ATTACK Aug 11, 07
        being a hero is a reward in itself? What the hell is this? oprah?

        If I save someone's life, they owe me big time.
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          Miss Razz Aug 11, 07
          Ditto. It's absolutely ridiculous to think that a child (a NINE year old child) wouldn't ask for a reward. Nine year olds want the world, and I could bet that most children would do the same at that age. Geez. Even I'd ask for a reward. It'd be worth a try, at least. XD
        • 0
          teodortenchev Aug 11, 07
          Still, it is finalblade98's right to have an opinion on his own as long as it doesn't offend anybody else's beliefs. Comment restored.
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          Final Blade Aug 11, 07
          Im sorry but i would never ask for anything if i saved lives. Its just too selfish IMO.
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    Incidnia Aug 10, 07
    Great "news".


    I wouldn't mind a PS3 for that. Knowing that I saved lives would be a big enough reward.
  • 0
    Subzer0 Aug 11, 07
    Hahaha!! That's funny. I think the little squirt does deserve a PS3. ^^
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    Play ISDF Aug 11, 07
    Great story. Funny that all he wants is a PS3.
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    Revenger of Wastelan Aug 11, 07
    Thats funny, though the child should be ashamed, i would be angry at him for actually asking a reward for saving life.
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    Infinite Aug 11, 07
    Haha, that's awesome. He definitely deserves a PS3 for that.
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    tallteen86* Aug 11, 07
    Maybe he deserves a PS3...but asking for one is a bit much...

    Maybe a comment like "Well, if it isn't too much trouble...I wouldn't mind a PS3"...

    Well, kids are like that, very direct most of the time ;;
    • 0
      Vito Raliffe Aug 11, 07
      I wish MORE people would be as direct. I'm tired of others not saying what they want and being all flip-floppy and manipulative about it. This kid is a total OG
      • 0
        volacide Aug 11, 07
        For sure, *bleep* man, the young generation of like 8-10 year olds seems like badasses. What happened to all the whiny Neoseeker kids at 11-14.
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          Final Blade Aug 11, 07
          Most of them either grew up or realize you can't get everything. So they just don't ask. About time, i mean i never got everything i asked for why should they. Even for saving lives it seems to Selfish.
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    Ameer Aug 11, 07
    What's with all you people? He's 9, why shouldn't he want a PS3. Vol summed it up nicely. You don't deserve a reward for saving those many lives, considering HE IS A CHILD? Gimme a break guys.
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    Bale Fire Aug 11, 07
    This reminds of this story on the TV once, where these boats help other boats which are in trouble but then charge them massive sums of money afterwards for rescuing them.

    I reckon this kid planned this accident just so he could rescue him and get a reward

    nah just kidding
  • 0
    FusionWeapons Aug 11, 07
    Hehe this is cool a son saving his father pretty cool and hell yeah i would want a ps3 for it.
  • 0
    Infinite Gravity Aug 11, 07
    ONLY a PS3?

    I think he should get a Wii too.. I mean, the boy saves his dad's LIFE.
  • 0
    weskraudaon Aug 11, 07
    this is very goos news. For help saving his dads life he should get a PS3. I think he should get a 360 instead
  • 0
    tidus04 Aug 11, 07
    His dad ows him big time, though the Playstation 3 is a lot, he better be offering a bunch of games with that ^______^..
  • 0
    dandy01 Aug 11, 07
    Hope he get's his son the PS3, that's the least he could do in return for his life.
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    Subzer0 Aug 11, 07
    But tbh. For a 9 year old. A Wii is more reasonable. Just a thought.
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    Storm Aug 11, 07
    Haha, I'd ask for a DS That's only because I have a PS3 xD Haha, that's a good reward in return for saving himself and his dad.
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    teodortenchev Aug 11, 07
    Damn right the kid should be rewarded. Such behaviour should only be encouraged. What if he just panicked and sat there motionless, unable to do anything? The kids IS a hero!
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      JJBDude Aug 11, 07
      Nicely said there teo, your definitely right with what you have just said. I have a sister who is 9 who I am sure would also do the same if in the situation, however I do know some 9 year olds that wouldn't know what to do and instead panic. This is a great news article, good on the boy!

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