Skutniks and Samaritans

If you have ever watched the President of the United States deliver the State of the Union Address in recent years, you know that at some point in his speech, he will point to the balcony and introduce an ordinary citizen as a real hero in this country. This custom began when President Ronald Reagan introduced Lenny Skutnik. To this day, reporters will ask presidential aides the question: ''Who are the 'Skutniks' this year?'''

Lenny Skutnik was a federal worker walking down the street minding his own business, until the day that Air Florida Flight 90…