On December 17, 2003 Diane Long was riding the metro bus when a fight erupted between a male and female passenger. It was later determined that they were boyfriend and girlfriend. The male suddenly pulled out a knife and began stabbing his girlfriend in the throat, finally slicing her throat with the knife. The woman began spurting blood from her throat. Ms. Long ran down the aisle of the bus, grabbed the injured woman, and dragged her away from her attacker. After getting the victim into a seat, Ms. Long was able to calm her down enough to apply pressure and stop the woman from bleeding to death. Due to Ms. Long's bravery and calm demeanor, the woman's life was saved.
The 100 Club of Buffalo & Western New York recognizes Ms. Diane Long for her heroic actions of December 17, 2003.
