Father and Son Rescue Toddler From Highland Park Shooting

Tom Brooks and his son Morgan are the heroes who rescued 2-year-old Aiden McCarthy from the Highland Park shooting. The father-son duo wants the world to know that the toddler's father did everything he could to protect his son. As the panicked crowd scrambled to get away from the shooting, Morgan saw the toddler pinned under his wounded dad, Kevin McCarthy. They were able to pull the boy from under his father by his arms. Although Aiden was covered in his dad's blood, they say he was calm.

[@samanthagolper5268]

His father knew his child was being saved. I cannot imagine how comforting it was for him in his final moments.

[@afreenwaheed]

It was as if he was saving his last breaths until help arrived.

[@RedNoir]

Ugh! This is heartbreaking! 💔 😭

[@NiasCutNDry]

@@afreenwaheed 😢❤️

[@rosierose1917]

🙏

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

Aiden's dad finally let go after he knows his child safe.

[@hannw7]

So glad that Kevin knew Aiden was okay. This is so heartbreaking.

[@DarkHold_User13]

@Resilient Man really has “Troll Pride” as his banner. LMFAO💀 Point n’ Laugh.

[@melanie3247]

Whats really weird about this is two different people claim to have helped the boy. So someones lying or these guys handed him over to a woman who supposedly handed him to another couple

[@BloxyDaniel]

@Resilient I don’t know how this is funny. What if this happened to you. Just saying.

[@makslargu5799]

@@melanie3247 I think that’s what happened, people were hiding in a subterranean parking garage for hours and because she had a young child the men who rescued Aiden handed him to that family because they’d have the means to take care of him while his family was traced

[@MexiCars]

@Resilient Well nobody cares.

[@cautiouslyoptimistic1962]

Mad respect to these men! Letting Kevin know he'd protected his son was probably the most heart-wrenching thing I can imagine. Kevin gave his life for his son. This father is raising a wonderful son. God rest in peace all of the Souls lost that day. That shooter will have his day of reckoning. I am positive of that.

[@akosua8779]

The shooter will definitely pay not only now but on the day he dies. No one escapes the wrath of God whether they believe it or not.

[@dimitrygornomelikov3146]

Nobody cares

[@sara..14]

@@dimitrygornomelikov3146 Is it that hard to not write a comment if you have something negative to say?

[@dimitrygornomelikov3146]

@@sara..14 I’m laughing my but off

[@taylor.s25]

The fact that anybody has to go through is terrible, let alone a kid. Nobody should have to go through this. The world is terrible. So glad he is okay. Rest In Peace to his parents

[@soggywater2003]

It's horrible that a 2YR knows what a gun sounds like and knows that their parents were shot. We need to do better.

[@borkboxtv8167]

Dear God 😔 I couldn't believe the words that baby said Jesus me smh

[@chrisvaccaro9062]

Huh?

[@noirefit5954]

Yes exactly. At that age is too young to know that

[@real-yeet8687]

@@chrisvaccaro9062 wym “huh?”

[@chrisvaccaro9062]

@@real-yeet8687 what is he trying to say? We need to do better because a child knows what a gunshos sounds like..... its a threat on this planet pretty sure itd be worse if he didnt know what it sounded like

[@terrodar19]

Most honorable thing a parent can do is trade his/her life for their kids. Hero

[@lyricalvoltaic1583]

Yes. So true

[@claireshairlol]

black mesa!

[@ladydeerheart1]

No. The most honorable thing a parent can do is raise their children. These people were at a parade! No one should EVER have to stand between a bullet and their child at a parade! SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT CRAZY PEOPLE BEING ABLE TO BUY WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION.

[@a1jackxs]

@Steve Harrington why do you have to bring politics into everything 😐 people lost their lives. this has NOTHING to do with politics, you don't need to bring your political view into a tragic event where people died

[@bfmbtc]

@Steve Harringtoncept like... when a babies heart or brain is developing outside the body, r493, incest etc... Cause y'know... Were a little more advanced than that.

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

The father is bringing up his son the right way. It was the SON that put the father onto the need and ignored the bullets raining down. Then they were both on it and doing what needed to be done. The kid knows what is important in life, and his father is the one that taught it to him.

[@ogshoeplugogshoeplug5039]

Little Aiden McCarthy lost the chance to grow up with wonderful parents. A Father that was his Hero until the end. My prayers go out to all the Mcarthy Family, in-laws and Friends.

[@dustyatomz559]

As a parent. This hits hard. Holding back tears. R.I.P mom and dad!

[@brucelee5576]

I have kids , it still hits hard , poor little guy.

[@r0yyyy]

the dad is not dead

[@saraswinerton7202]

@@r0yyyy yes he is

[@commonsensecorner7275]

I couldn’t hold them any longer, once they mentioned that the dad was still breathing and telling him that his baby is safe… That was it for me!!! 😞😢

[@editsbyshawn]

@@Tasha28289 tf is wrong with you?

[@NathanLarios249]

Big respect to the dad for protecting his son in his last moments, and I feel really bad for this child. 😔😔. R.I.P to the dad and mom, may they fly high 🕊️✝️

[@chynabarbieeeeee]

Bless them!

[@sheliamccullough1626]

🙏Amen

[@SamanthaSweets]

@Resilient soooo damn rude get a life

[@jesusruiz3217]

Oh my goodness now everybody wants to be at the center of the camera yesterday it was some lady that saved the baby now it's these two guys it's going to be a never-ending story with different people saving this little baby's life it's crazy how the news put out yesterday some lady save the baby in 24 hours later these two guys save the baby you got to be kidding me

[@swallowedinthesea11]

@@chynabarbieeeeee The boy Aidan will become Batman!

[@KristophM]

Bless you two. You're the selfless people we need in this deranged society.

[@TR4L1400]

too bad that dad beats women

[@Lotusloveflower]

I wish I could adopt him 😔💓 I hope he is loved by an amazing family soon. Rip to his parents. This is beyond heartbreaking

[@kathybauman6708]

His grandparents will raise him. Pray for this little soul.

[@sylverwebsurfer788]

The hero himself called Aiden’s dad a true hero for covering Aiden. That put a lump in my throat

[@MitziHart]

That part got me the hardest 😘

[@moebarabitch]

@@MitziHart pun intended?

[@RedDevilMoto]

A fragile little 2yo, wide eyed, and saying "Dad shot? Mom shot?" and its heart breaking that a 2yo already knows about people being shot. He wont remember this time as he gets older, he will forget his parents voices, their hugs...only what his family will often remind him of, but one thing is certain, he will grow up knowing his father, as a last act of being a protective parent, saved him with his body protecting him. "Dad shot?...Mom shot?".....said a wide-eyed, blood covered, now 2yo orphan.

[@hiddenleaf2]

He will always be protected by his fathers love inshallah

[@jessH090]

People see this and still care more about their gun rights. It never ends.

[@angela7014]

@@jessH090 ikr, so sad 😔

[@lorannamoody7011]

Most children don’t remember from that age. Some do.

[@manimalace3861]

@@jessH090 this is not a political thing. It's a tragedy. Poor little boy. His father is a real man. RIP.

[@victorlopez-eq3yl]

Gosh this hurts..thank GOD these guys got him Angels sent

[@KC-ym6uk]

My heart breaks for that little boy. These two didn't just save that boy, they gave his father some peace in his last moments by letting him know that his death wasn't in vain.

[@natashawilliam3399]

Aww that little boy has trauma. I cried when he said “dad shot” “mom shot”😣 this is heartbreaking

[@datura_boof]

dont think the kid can say that

[@CaliBoyee818]

Other interview the couple said that he said mom dad pick me up

[@datura_boof]

@@CaliBoyee818 makes more sense

[@arcious60]

The boy is literally numb. He didn't cry but he's definitely traumatized. That "calm" reaction is the numbness reaction some kids get to trauma. He's so frightened he didn't react. Poor boy!

[@CrazyPeople62789]

Didn’t the woman who rescued him say that the baby was asking if his mom and dad ok?

[@TypeRyRy]

This is so heart-breaking and angering at the same time. Here's a family, just wanting to enjoy a 4th of July celebration, completely shattered and torn to pieces. This poor little boy will now have to grow up without mom and dad....

[@ellaa4102]

@@Tasha28289 you’re projecting Tasha.

[@ILovePizzaAndKFC99502]

@@Tasha28289 lol i

[@pewmcgrew5226]

parents die everyday from many different causes just as tragic as this its part of life especially for many third world countries notably africa and ukraine now also all over the middle east many different places including the us yall gonna whine and moan about this sick person doing this but yall quickly forgot Waukesha Christmas parade attack or the guy who drove into crowds at a Bastille Day celebration The attacker tore through over a mile of the pedestrian-filled promenade before being stopped by police this happened On July 14, 2016 In the end, 86 were dead, including 10 children, and over 400 spectators were left injured. there is 0 guarantee of safety anywhere anytime

[@linostoe]

who is the shooter?

[@kendsplaining]

@@pewmcgrew5226 why arent we allowed to mourn death just because other people die too

[@leahsyl81]

That just breaks my heart. For a lil two year old boy to know that his parents have been shot is incredibly sad. I thank God for these two brave men to see him and save him, and at the same time trying to reassure and comfort his father that everything will be alright. Praying for all involved 🙏❤️

[@idagray8045]

So sad his parents didn’t make-it Dad saved him - thankful the guy found him 🙏🏻❤️ RIP Mom and Dad

[@itzdatkim]

When he said “dad shot and mom shot” that broke me. This is so heartbreaking. 💔

[@Mjl449]

The fact that a two year old knows the word ‘shot’ and what it means actually blows my mind.

[@ItWasJohnYT]

A rare moment where I cry from the sheer rage. I hope the shooter is tortured.

[@chynabarbieeeeee]

I wanna cry. This is so sad 😞

[@cqite]

@@chynabarbieeeeee ???

[@itzdatkim]

@Resilient might as well join Katherine. In hell also. Sounds hilarious hearing you screaming.

[@fridabbasov4792]

" Whoever saves one life saves the world entire ", hats off for both

[@NekoMurasakiX3]

I love this quote

[@litework3564]

@@NekoMurasakiX3 it’s a quote of from the Qura’an. Read more about Islam. Trust me, you’ll love it

[@TRYPH]

@@litework3564 thanks for the info. Just heard this quote in the Disney+ Ms. Marvel show.

[@NekoMurasakiX3]

@@litework3564 it’s also in the Talmud ☺️ I have loved this quote for a long time, I was shocked to see someone else use it.

[@fridabbasov4792]

@@litework3564 Maida(chapter 32, verse 5)

[@Deb_BG]

Thank you for saving this little boy. Thank you for making sure his dad knew. You're heroes.

[@nahlejdrahppah5261]

The little boy will always know his parents loved him so much that they gave their lives to save him & that is the greatest love of all.

[@zee.lovessGod]

Poor baby. I know what its like to lose both parents to something that is uncontrollable. I hope he is doing well in his new foster home, and that his foster parents take care of him well. He's already been through enough. And for the father and son, brave enough to go the little boy, thank you. Who knows what could have happened if no one saw him, or simply just ignored him. May God bless you.

[@ScrewgeMcF_ck]

He was reunited with his grandparents, and is living with them.

[@stephaniesilva6753]

@@ScrewgeMcF_ck it says at the end that hes an orphan now

[@AccidentallyOnPurpose]

@@stephaniesilva6753 That doesn't mean that he doesn't have grandparents.

[@socialcreditsmaster5759]

Wdym uncontrollable? This whole entire shooting could've of been controllable

[@olivechicken4836]

@@socialcreditsmaster5759 yes and no

[@marianeal8587]

Heroes in the right place at the right time. God bless them. Kevin safes his son in life the bravest act of unconditional love, what a great dad!

[@VinceVas18]

God bless you guys. Having a son, i feel the appreciation to you guys. You were willing to lay your life on the line and will forever have a seat in the kingdom.

[@Trogdor1365]

So grateful to these men for rescuing Aiden.

[@jakedean8560]

That's terrible. My heart goes out for the boys family

[@LorenzoEvonne]

@Resilient bro we get it, you have no father

[@derrickjuinor]

Like father like son

[@DAndyLord]

@Resilient There's a reason everybody in your life dismisses you, and it's on display here. Toddle on.

[@ArrowMaster_]

Which is dead😭😭😭

[@LorenzoEvonne]

@Resilient what? Can’t come up with a proper statement so you quote my words with emotes next to it thinking it’s gonna effect me?

[@tshaffer9681]

THANK YOU FOR SAVING THE LITTLE BOY AND FOR STAYING WITH HIS FATHER. PLEASE KNOW THAT HE WENT IN PEACE WITH YOUR REASSURANCE THAT HIS LITTLE BOY WAS SAFE AND IN GOOD HANDS. THE WHOLE WORLD NEEDS MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU AND YOUR SON. YOU HAVE RAISED AN EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG MAN. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS. STAY SAFE ALWAYS.

[@leetraviusmckay314]

@Resilient You're not making any sense 🤣

[@benbees7681]

@Resilient ah trying to gaslight I see. Try harder edgelord 3000

[@logoffkid3613]

@Resilient bot 😂

[@ja18musik]

@Resilient you've commented this under multiple comments. you have nothing better to do with your life. you seem like the next shooter

[@omotayosatuyi252]

@Resilient How?

[@stefaniecordier2833]

This a whole different story from what a couple said how they found the boy. A LIL confused, but a MAJOR BLESSING THAT THIS BOY WAS FOUND AND NOT PHYSICALLY INJURED

[@user-qb4ke6gm5b]

Right im confused

[@wolfserv3381]

Fake event

[@yesy4]

Hi, from how I understand it this father and son were the first to help them along with i believe the father's gf. They got Aiden out from under his dad. The father's gf was really shaken up about it and Aiden was passed off to the couple who then took him in until they could reunite him with family.

[@stefaniecordier2833]

@@yesy4 Thank you for that. They should have said all that together. Reporters just needed to get those stories out and fast. I will have to look into it or hopefully another reporter will have the full story.

[@knk4ever83]

God please wrap your loving arms around this sweet little boy during this horrible time in his life.. he sure needs you right now.

[@edits1294]

Bless these people and the little boy! They were angels sent at the right time. 🙏

[@brookehaybel9693]

Be Kind 🌸🖤🫂 I second this, hope they're able to stay in touch with the boys family sure he could use a good father figure and big brother figure if they're able too. Also think it would be powerful to found out years later that they stayed in contact and did what they could when he asked what they both did. Honestly though this day is so sad and upsetting to me.. 😥

[@RandomVs189]

@Resilient like how your mom left you with nothing

[@DAndyLord]

@Resilient It truly makes me happy knowing you're unloved and that will never change. I hope you live a very long life.

[@DAndyLord]

@Resilient It warms my heart knowing you'll live your whole life with nothing to warm yours. Alone in the cold while everyone else experiences love.

[@user-nk8pq1sr6w]

@Resilient k

[@juanakravitz3024]

Two different stories of fathers and sons That day that meet by Fate. Unfortunately one ending with the loss of a father but in return that little boy had two angels 👼🏼 that day that came to rescue and save him. May not fully remember the attack but I think he will remember the two people that came saved him from sharing the same fate as his parents.

[@jakoclown4175]

So beautiful...you should make this into a movie script

[@helenmary9628]

I hope they stay in touch.

[@TheAnimeUnlimited]

@@helenmary9628 i hope they adopt that 2 year old

[@safari4167]

@@TheAnimeUnlimited That's 2 year old has a family he still has grandparents and aunts and uncles.

[@TheAnimeUnlimited]

@@safari4167 ahh ok

[@IsabelleJRogers]

They look like they were such happy and wonderful people 💔❤️

[@Relaxing-sounds18]

🙏🏽God will keep him safe throughout his life

[@carlipaige9784]

My heart is absolutely shattered for this sweet baby. I am so thankful they saved him. May his parents rest in peace and may he find comfort and love throughout his life without them. I cannot fathom how this tiny boy is going to have to grow up without his mama and daddy. When will this end? When is enough enough? 😭💔

[@avalonjustin]

I used to support gun rights, but with all the mass shootings and the horrors people endure, my mind has changed. We need to stop young angry men from acquiring guns for this to stop.

[@melaniezirixa1239]

It will end when Jesus returns to take us home and destroy the wicked world.

[@earnold1896]

@@melaniezirixa1239... yes and we don't have that long to wait.

[@nazomius7033]

@@melaniezirixa1239 Keep believing fairy tales

[@loveforeignaccents]

FOR EVERYONE ASKING: There were TWO families that helped Aiden out after his parents were shot. The first family is this father/son in this video, and the dad's gf, Silva, shortly thereafter. If you read from this article, you will find out what happened and why he was then handed over to the Ring family (husband/wife) and taken to the Ring wife's parents till Aiden was reunited w/his grandparents. Copy and paste from Silva's partial interview with a news reporter: When I came up from the landing of the stairs, my boyfriend had Aiden in his hands, where he had just got him from under his father who had fallen on him after he was shot," she said. Silva's boyfriend immediately tried to stop Kevin's bleeding, knowing they couldn't help Irina. She said Irina was unrecognizable because of where she was shot. That's when the couple handed Aiden off to the Ring family, who scooped up the little boy to take him to safety. "I'll never forget. I pulled up, and I said, 'this is not our kid. It's not his blood; he's OK. What should we do?' And the cop said, 'we can't be babysitters now; can you take care of him?' We said, 'of course," parade-goer Greg Ring said. Silva said she knew the boy needed to get check out but recalled she didn't have her wallet or cell phone with her. She said the blood on Aiden wasn't just his parents, that he had cuts too.

[@aprilthernandez]

thanks!

[@nutrirebyanaluarrivillaga2646]

But Mrs. Ring said in the interview she got Aiden from a lady who was shaking and I’m shock… what’s that the gf? I’m confused

[@emilyl1094]

During this interview, the father and son should have explained further what they did with the boy and who had him later on.

[@clarehagley2165]

Thankyou for clearing up the confusion of the two families finding him.

[@samanthab1923]

This still doesn’t make sense.

[@TrinhNguyen-sh4fj]

This breaks my heart as an orphan myself. It is never easy at any age to lose your parents. I hope he grows up happily in spite of this. His beloved parents will forever be in his heart.

[@lesliejohnson1554]

I can't even watch this 😭😭😭😭😭 God bless these ppl!!!

[@helenmary9628]

I’m so glad they stayed with the father and comforted him and told him that his baby son would be all right during his last moments. That was definitely the right thing to do, and thankfully they were able to do it. God bless this father and son who rescued Aiden.

[@loveforeignaccents]

Ditto that.

[@redlobster12341]

im glad they saved him. it's sad that he lost his parents :(

[@sooz9433]

This just breaks me that this sweet Aiden has lost his parents... devastating for all who lost their lives. 😔

[@magnolia31611]

As a parent, I literally can only imagine how terrified they must have been trying to protect their little boy. As someone who lost a parent as a small child, it is absolutely crucial that whomever is taking care of little Aiden be upfront, and honestly that his mama and daddy died, and can’t come back. He needs to be in therapy as well. My heart aches for this precious boy.

[@karline313]

What a love, parents love is unconditional. Sending prayers for you my dear little one. God will make a way for you. I seen it so many times in my life.

[@melaniezirixa1239]

Yes He will.

[@cicir423]

So many people will tell him how loved he was. My heart breaks for his parents who died and will not be there while their son grows up.

[@collinscott8696]

Not all heroes wear capes. We need more people like these two in the word, especially with all the hatred we have in the world now 😔

[@Coolkid-oc8ch]

@@chynabarbieeeeee ur a hater

[@farahahmedkarim377]

@@chynabarbieeeeee maybe read someone else's comment before spitting trash

[@Coolkid-oc8ch]

@@farahahmedkarim377 facts

[@UnknownUser32100]

@@chynabarbieeeeee There is more hate

[@dsd-e4j]

Only comic book heroes wear capes

[@alexb2602]

Makes me cry for that poor little boy. Praying for the family, hope everybody from every religion prays for that kid. God bless you son.

[@ChildOfGod0777]

This is absolutely heartbreaking 💔 i pray for this little baby and hope he will be ok!!!

[@LisaLynnTx]

Breaks my heart for this lil boy ,but him being this young will help with years of pain to come. In different ways. God Bless This Family.

[@el_polloloco6247]

Bot

[@saraswinerton7202]

@@el_polloloco6247 what

[@Flshsticks]

We need more people like them

[@rustyrelicsfarm2406]

A side note tho. The dad has a wicked good hairline.

[@joelwilliams3790]

Praise the Lord for saving this child God bless him and the rescuers.

[@gazellehelene5380]

Wow! Thank God that they were in the right place at the right time, willing to help. May God bless them!🙏🏾

[@nilisapemberton2656]

They were God sent indeed

[@datpsychobytch]

So devastated I hope the father at least saw in his last moments that his son was being rescued

[@Frightmarelordofthenightmares]

The world needs more people like them😊

[@avengingfox6592]

I think USA needs more people like them than the world as long as the gun law stands

[@jasmy-canada]

RIP! Having the last breath for your kid is something that should be remember forever.

[@susiejohnson9632]

So sad glad this father and son safe this little boy. Was there till end for this little boy dad xx

[@ColorsofHopeCraftsASMR]

That little boy had multiple heroes that day. Thank you to everyone who helped him. All I can think is that God must have a plan for that little boy. RIP mom and dad. I hope the dad knew in his last moments that his son was going to be okay.

[@FrugalOffGrid]

Sounds like a good dad.

[@nickr6185]

I’m not an emotional person but this is incredibly heart breaking.. so many prayers for the little guy and his family and all the others affected..

[@enchyxxx]

I almost never cry but this has me in tears. That poor little boy...

[@Coolkid-oc8ch]

He’s the next superman and not all superhero’s wear capes Rest in piece for the dad and for the wife

[@jollyschannel2586]

Tfue

[@Coolkid-oc8ch]

I feel bad for the kid :(

[@DAndyLord]

@@Coolkid-oc8ch Hopefully he's young enough he doesn't remember. And grows up knowing strangers will fight for him, and his dad love him enough to sacrifice his life for him.

[@davethecow445]

hes the next batman actually

[@OReily08080]

I immediately thought of Batman

[@erikhoryza9068]

That dad was staying quiet for the son. If he was responsive there's a decent chance he could try and respond vocally, but didn't. Heartbreaking and heroic. I hope he eventually is reminded of who they were and what they did.

[@AhJodie]

What an amazing son, who saved this son, with his dad, while his dad was protecting him!

[@blacktinkerbell2324]

Dear God we've had enough. Please bless this child and this family.

[@aaronysaguirre183]

I give my respect to that father with every inch of my heart , he did what a father Is suppose to do , he gave his life for his son without hesitation

[@latoyaleeperez2066]

A billion blessing for this father and son 🥺

[@jessicacumbana5064]

This is beyond heartbreaking 💔

[@irmarocha7809]

Dad was protecting his little son! So sad! Thank you both for saving Aiden! 😪✝️🙏💔🌹

[@ericastones1052]

Thank you for saving this boy after his father died protecting him.

[@HashslingingSLASHER92]

Damn, poor baby. Glad he was lucky enough to be saved by these guys. Rip to his mother and father.

[@cloudyboy1756]

Man that must have been some relief for the dad to know his son was being taken away from danger

[@suzannembellamy3482]

Your bravery saved this little boy, Bless you Dad & Son💪🏼🤜🏼🤛🏻👏🏼❤️🙏🏼May the parents RIP🙏🏾

[@TheMorganGibson]

This is confusing me bc I saw somewhere else a husband and wife rescued this little boy

[@anjp0730]

That’s what I saw too, I’m also confused.

[@reflect-z3i]

Very suspicious

[@DefiantAngel87]

Same here! The other story it was a husband who went back out from his hiding spot with his wife to get the child then he took him to police.

[@emveetu3672]

It sounds like this father and son were consoling the father after they rescued the child. It's possible that woman from the other story, the one in shock, helped the father and son with the child and then maybe that couple ran into her with the child. Makes sense. This Father and son didn't say anything beyond rescuing the child and then consoling the father. Where did the child go? I think that woman had him and the couple ran into her.

[@betoo4208]

Was gunna just comment this The couple mentioned a lady gave them the kid.

[@KK-16]

It’s so sad that he only got two years with his parents when he should’ve got a lifetime with them all of those birthdays and holidays he’ll spin without his mother and father i’ll never understand how a person can hurt innocent people😔

[@valiquettekelly65]

Stories of Heroes out of horrors.. Bless them all

[@catherineharris27]

THERE'S REAL HERO'S OUT THERE! THEY SHOULD BE HONORED

[@satyamrai2577]

Sweet baby 😭. He deserves all the love in the world. May time heal him.

[@imasocialbutterflful]

The fact that his father went ON TOP of Aiden just to protect him shows that this right there, is a act a true father would do. Edit: thank you for 59 likes. :D

[@avalonjustin]

I bet that's exactly what happened. He shielded his son with his body.

[@anneshirley9560]

That's what I was thinking. He saved his boy.

[@spce777]

not even that many likes

[@Tasha28289]

He fatherless 😆

[@Sierralovescharles]

thanking for the likes real classy.

[@asianmaddness56]

It’s called being a DAD.

[@astralfluxaf]

Thank you to these heroes!

[@jakethegamer3974]

Always great humans in this world!

[@Iplaygeeked]

Give those guys a medal!

[@Sunn777]

Both the father & the son r heroes, too!

[@bridget1540]

I hope this father and son know they were true heroes, too!

[@avariceseven9443]

I hope the kid will be told the truth as that expert advised. Him knowing his parents died and his father protected him to the last will make a huge impact on him growing up. It might even direct the course of his life.

[@cybercat29]

I hope so too and that he is raised with lots of love.

[@vbranco6726]

Thank you for saving this little boy and for comforting his father as he passed away. Bless you and ♥️♥️♥️

[@aliyaanderson]

As a mother of a two year old.. this absolutely breaks my heart. He shielded his son and saved him from being murdered.. I hope his parents knew before they passed that he was alive and safe… I hope that little boy never remembers that day.

[@1Kaileegirl]

Deep respect for these 2 gentlemen I can only imagine in the fathers last moments being told his son wasn't hurt and that 2 kind strangers safely have him would have meant everything to the father before he left this earth. Bless these 2 wonderful men and bless this little boy RIP to his parents It's heartbreaking

[@shaneshonda]

This is like the 3rd family taking credit for this

[@merp555]

right?!? i was waiting for someone else to notice. literally just exploiting the child to take credit for being a hero.

[@theghostreckon316]

Glad to hear some good news from this unfortunate incident

[@nvrgvnup4346]

This is heartbreaking 💔’ … his protector his hero . This fathers love did not fail his child .

[@tianalane5233]

Thank you for saving this poor baby

[@josephhamilton4145]

Wonderful father and son duo!👍💯, bless you both for your actions🙏😇

[@jessifickle432]

God bless this man and his son for rescuing Aiden. My heart breaks for this child. 😥

[@jillsy2815]

Great job on the teenager insisting they save the toddler & so glad they stayed with the dad😭🙏🏽

[@user-nq7lr8fy8p]

This is absolutely horrifying and heartbreaking. I’ve watched every interview regarding this tragic situation. My heart breaks for this boy. It just makes me cry.

[@tocakaitlyn9740]

Proof that there is still good in the world. Rest in peace to all that passed during this horrible event. Poor little Auden🤍

[@nickforeman757]

Two normal people that did something right in the momment...... good for them. 👍 Glad to see this being acknowledged for once.

[@No.ThatPrettyGirl]

Omg, so heartbreaking 😢 Bless his little heart. BIG THANK YOU to this father and son team. Whomever said all heros wear capes, LIED. ❤

[@Coco-51223]

They’re were other hero’s including them saving the little guy. Soo happy and thanking God that they put them there to see Aiden. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏