Heroes come in all shapes and sizes.
Kayden Reid of Mobile, Alabama, has proven that a person’s bravery is not determined by their size. At only six years old, Kayden is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of his baby sister, Kaycee.
Kayden was struck by an oncoming car saving his sister.
During a family get-together, Kaycee had wandered into the street. By the time her mother, Kayla Giles, saw her, Kayden had already run into the road to save the little girl. “By the time everybody else saw [Kaycee] in the street, Kayden was right there … He ran right into the street to save her. But in the process of getting her out of the way, he got hit by the car.” – Giles told Fox and Friends
A local community welcomes Kayden home.
Kayden had to be briefly hospitalized for his injuries but when he was able to return home, he received a hero’s welcome. Local firefighters were even present to make sure Kayden knew just how brave his actions were.
Kayden is the definition of a hero.
Just like a firefighter, Kayden ran into danger instead of away from it. He saw his sister in trouble and he acted quickly to save her even if it meant he might possibly be harmed. According to Fox10 News, the firefighters gave Kayden his own personal tour of the firetruck. He was all smiles sitting in the driver’s seat.
“We’re just thankful that we have both kids [home and safe] today.” – Kayla Giles told Fox and Friends
Thankfully the two children are just fine and the family and first responders can breathe a sigh of relief that it all turned out ok. Their future is looking very bright with Kayden on the scene.
“The heart of a hero.”
Steven Millhouse, Mobile’s Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer, was quick to give Kayden the recognition he deserved for saving his little sister. “He’s got the heart of a hero…But as a six-year-old young man, for Kayden to be able to recognize what was happening and to react the way he did … He’s definitely a beacon for our future,” Millhouse told Fox 10 News.
Kayden has a message for his fans.
Since Kayden’s heroic actions have made the news, people from all over have reached out in support of his bravery. Kayden had a special message he told Fox 10 News, “Thank you, everyone, for watching me.” I think the world thanks you Kayden for watching out for your little sister and keeping her safe in the face of danger.
A future first responder?
Millhouse told Fox 10 News that the priority for first responders is to ‘save members of the community from danger and injury to the very best of their professional ability.’ So, if Kayden’s dream of becoming Super Man doesn’t pan out then we might know where to find him…keeping his community and loved ones safe.
Now watch this video about Kayden’s valiant rescue that kept his sister safe.
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