The Successful Rescue of the 12 Boys and Their Coach

Starman (1984): Shall I tell you what I find beautiful about you (the human race)?…You are at your very best when things are worst.

Retired Thai Navy Seal Saman Kunan who lost his life in the rescue *AP

It was a fascinating story that held the attention of the world for weeks. Of course, it was the rescue of the Thai boy’s soccer team who were trapped in a cave along with their coach for 17 days.

First of all, here’s a warning: when there is a sign that says: “Warning” maybe you should heed the message. Yes, we know this coach had taken some of the boys into the cave before, but this time it was very close to the Monsoon Season, and you never know if the rains will come a little bit earlier.

The fact that they were discovered at all was a miracle in itself. Even more miraculous was that they were all taken out of the cave safely, considering the conditions that they were in. Even though eventually after they were discovered, and were able to have supplies and food brought to them, a cave is not the best place to be in for a significant amount of time. On top of that, now they had to learn diving skills that had to be used for their long journey out of the cave that had very narrow passageways.

Boys Soccer Team in the Cave in Thailand *AP

The one heartbreak is that a Retired Thai Navy Seal Diver lost his life while bringing in supplies. Saman Kunan was posthumously honored by the Thai Government. The diver was given a royally sponsored funeral rite including a military funeral at a Navy Base in Pattaya, Thailand. The Thai Navy is seeking permission to posthumously promote Saman who was a Petty Officer First Class when he left the unit.

The boys paid tribute to him after they being released from the hospital.

There are always conflicts going on in the world, but it’s human nature when disaster strikes, especially when it involves children, people universally come together to work together for the common good. 

Since the cave was becoming flooded with standing, dirty water, can you imagine what diseases and what dangers can arise from the presence of mold, fungus, bacteria, etc. 

What was very important, too was they were able to get written notes to their families and vice-versa. Not only was the whole community (and around the entire world) praying for them, but also Thai Monks were outside praying.

Humanity at its best!

The boys honor Former Navy Seal Saman Kunan *AP

C.M. & K.M.