Personal Narrative: Robb Jump Into The Pool And Race

I watched my cousin Robb jump into the pool and race through the water. I was thrilled to be in Baltimore experiencing Robb, who was born with Autism and Down Syndrome, swim at the Maryland State Special Olympics. My cousin Astri and I were Robb’s biggest cheerleaders, cheering him on as he swam. I was hoping I would witness his victory. There was one woman who I had my eye on because we had met her in the locker room before the race. Something I will never forget was holding the door for her. She had the same enthusiasm and appreciation for life as Robb. It was impossible to predict that the chain of events following would occur. After the race had begun, she collapsed and died in the water. As I watched the medics pull her out of the pool,