Below is the photo of a hero. The existence of people with such compassion heartens me (no pun intended) in this ever-cynical world.

©Chein-min Chung for The New York Times

“Chen Si has trained himself to spot the suicidal and is there almost every weekend to dissuade them. The flags say “Love yourself, love others” to discourage potential jumpers.”

Read more about Mr. Chen in the article On a Bridge of Sighs, the Suicidal Meet a Staying Hand.