COMETH the hour, cometh the man... this saying could not be more apt when considering the remarkable story of Worcestershire's Jonathan Wharrad.

Self-employed in the computer industry, he is - by his own admission - used to the comforts of home life in Evesham.

A member of charity Rapid UK for six years, events had conspired to keep him away from frontline action. Until now.

Then, just over a week ago, the Pakistan earthquake struck. And Jonathan answered the call.

There then began a rollercoaster of experience as he helped rescue seven people, break tragic news to relatives and worked without food, drink or sleep.

Back in Britain, Jonathan told our reporter how all thoughts of home and private life were put on hold as he and fellow rescuers listened for cries in the rubble.

Jonathan's a modest person but his self-effacing manner should not be allowed to conceal the fact that what he has done is quite remarkable.

For he has shown, by his sacrifice and devotion, how ordinary people can draw on amazing reserves of will and commitment should the need arise.

There was a job to be done and Jonathan just did it. He gave without thought of the cost.

Differences in colour, race and religion can often divide the family of Mankind.

But all are irrelevant when we consider our common humanity with people whose calls for help were answered by men such as Jonathan Wharrad.