Taquarius Wair overcomes tragic odds to become a football star | SC Featured

At four years old, Taquarius Wair’s family home caught on fire, killing his sister and leaving him in a coma with third degree burns. Now Wair, nicknamed T.Q., is a freshman at Mesabi Range Community College and he isn’t allowing his tragedy to hold him back from the football field.
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[@Oskarisadog]

He’s a warrior. True hero.

[@coldfang1232]

Even tho this is a repost, I’ll watch it again cuz it crazy motivational💯

[@jrcmmaxgogoplata8402]

Munchie Crunchy but he has a more beautiful soul than yours demon.

[@martygi]

Watching from Ireland and in floods of tears.....crazy respect for this kid. Keep it going

[@derrickjordan5969]

Much respect to this young man, i know ppl especially in america can be cruel in terms of looks... this video is an amazing reminder of how lucky we are to be alive and healthy. From the bottom of my heart, I wish this man nothing but the best in life! Do your thing man!!!!

[@myfriendbobby]

Derrick Jordan Much respect to this naive commenter. I know people, especially people who project, can be cruel in terms of looks.

[@dantecurry4055]

@@myfriendbobby yea the world is messed up, but it's also a reality that you can't just run from.

[@bruno6348]

when he shouted I made it... i lost it dude is a beast to overcome everything and chase his dreams

[@djscarecrows7702]

Hope you make it brother

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

when he shouted I made it... i got emotional dude has overcome a lot of adversity

[@aaroncalderon6928]

I'm not crying, you're crying ..

[@UpswingBaseball]

Wow..... just wow. Inspiring af!

[@spiritualwisdomsabiduriaes3337]

That was deep God bless him🙏

[@DaddyBeeeee]

What a warrior 🙏

[@jrcmmaxgogoplata8402]

God bless the Wair Family

[@heatherekborg1798]

Wow!! I’m stunned at how powerful he is. What an amazing man and warrior. Inspirational and just completely beautiful:)

[@leetraviusmckay2919]

""I heard the screams I couldn't feel the pain"

[@cindy2429]

This right here!!!!! Such an AMAZING man. True WARRIOR!!!!

[@PsilocybeJedi]

The Seahawks will draft this kid in a few years. What a story

[@ognesquik640]

PNW_PsilocybeJedi LOL

[@jeremyx3758]

Heart & Soul Character Grinding til you find it TQ You e served the world notice that you're here

[@JMercer91180]

true hero

[@notagain8661]

Joseph Merrick poem Tis true, my form is something odd but blaming me, is blaming God, Could I create myself anew I would not fail in pleasing you. If I could reach from pole to pole or grasp the ocean with a span, I would be measured by the soul "The mind's the standard of the Man"

[@fightiq2367]

INSPIRED

[@godlychickenman]

I’m 11 and I believe this is stupid cuz he don’t got the jordans

[@dantecurry4055]

You need to go to church young man.

[@MegaVladitor]

real american name Taquarius jesus christ just give a kid a normal american name

[@vondiasufracara3524]

Hahaha

[@justinpoole4307]

Really...

[@vondiasufracara3524]

I have an idea adopt him and give him a better name 😂

[@vondiasufracara3524]

@@nanner7085 so your saying his mom gave him a black name??

[@MegaVladitor]

@@nanner7085 you are stupid