Teen Paralyzed In Shooting Surprises Classmates & Walks Graduation

CBS Miami’s Rudabeh Shahbazi reports.
#cbsnewsmiami #miami #southflorida #graduation

[@pri5748]

The media call him a courageous victim. More like a courageous Survivor. A true legend.

[@skunkie110]

Yes. Let’s not think of him as a victim...that is disempowering...he clearly does not think of himself as a victim, otherwise he would have just said “woe is me” and stay in a wheelchair. No, he is a victor. Someone who is victorious against all odds, now that’s powerful!

[@pri5748]

@@skunkie110 yes, the media loves to keep us all shackled with a victim mentality

[@jacksonpalmer8955]

@@snowconed One who is eternally good must be eternally just, right? Because justice is good. I agree logans comment was out of place there but youre slightly missing the mark with your reply imo

[@drvissierl1404]

@LOGAN SHELTON please stop forcing your religion on others.

[@drvissierl1404]

@LOGAN SHELTON you could just say i believe before your sentence because you’re saying it like it’s fact but it isn’t fact. It’s your opinion.

[@hamsack981]

there is something wrong with this world. poor guy,just trying to be a kid and go home. wtf....

[@regulator5521]

Enceladus TheMistGiant The shooters misidentified him smh.

[@vanitypowell137]

Smh it's sad that people judge people for no reason just because u live in a area with violence doesn't mean u are involved

[@jacobrothschild6884]

The Deamon . America is a shit hold,

[@jlswagger12]

Carllll Thats kills people What is wrong with you? We didn't see anything wrong with his family in the video, so you're just judging books by their cover. First of all, they said the person who shot him thought he was someone else. It was a case of mistaken identity. It's people like you that make our world shit. You and others like you make the world a dangerous place to live in because it's full of racism and prejudice.

[@KCohere33]

Who are you to call anyone trash?

[@dorothycho2467]

There is a girl who was in my class who graduated with me recently. She went blind after a car accident and is in a wheelchair. But she'd been practicing standing up again and she walked onstage to get her diploma too. I was really inspired by her determination and her patience onstage, even though her legs must've hurt. She'd been having a difficult time at school but she had a sense of humor that was unrivaled. I'm also blind and graduated with academic honors but I didn't suffer anything as severe as this. I was so proud to be her classmate in graduation. She had only started high school that year and was graduating with me so she could go to an adult transition program. I bet she's doing so well there.

[@SalKhayer]

Y'know what? I bet she's doing absolutely incredibly too. And I sincerely hope you are as well. Much love, from Canada.

[@kingbino9565]

@@SalKhayergod bless you both ❤

[@nicolejones3686]

That's incredible! 😄 I hope you both are doing well now 😁❤️

[@Sussy-re1pu]

No offense but how did u see all that if ur blind, and how did u type this?

[@CHIEF.42]

Keep lying.

[@rheyapatel1060]

He deserves every last cheer he got. So much of an inspiration to all of us.

[@realonez5842]

Fun Fact: You didn’t search for this... BUT you weren’t disappointed.

[@noblecyborg-savage]

I was

[@_JustAnotherKid__]

False. Just false.

[@Lndz17_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/q2SnZmWnpd6oqac omg 😂😂

[@lethaldishwasher]

Fun fact: I did search this.

[@Zestybatman1]

These comments everywhere lol

[@Melanated_Introvert-sm9ok]

Prime example of how life can take a drastic turn literally overnight. Be humble folks nothing is promised.

[@Solid-Matrix]

Im one hundredth like

[@yashwantshrivatsav4178]

True

[@babiryejoan5194]

✌️never be so sure in life because life has a funny way of proving us wrong . When you realise that Ntg is permanent in life , you become less judgmental more tolerant and more forgiving

[@BenBen-et2bm]

1 thousandth like

[@aryii9145]

1k like

[@beckypeters5449]

I worked for 20 years as a spinal cord injury Rehab Nurse and very rarely did I get to see 1 of our patients walk out or come back and able to Walk this is very inspirational and im so glad for this young man

[@BillyAlabama]

What an incredible young man. He shows us how a real man handles challenges.

[@Anna-un4hv]

You’re so right, what an inspiring young gentleman

[@abbyho2332]

Teenagers can’t even go home safely anymore wtf Edit: I know my name and pfp is ironic guys. I changed it bc my hudred thousandth like ona. dif comment told me to change it in memory of the comment. It doesn't mean what you think it means lol

[@xyPERSON]

@Daniela He lived in the kind of neighborhood you consider trash Daniela and I guarantee you it wasn't trash to him and his family. Try to be a little more compassionate and understanding if that is at all possible for you.

[@xyPERSON]

@Daniela But the point is that they do live in that neighborhood so as long as they live there it is considered their home. Unfortunately a lot of inner-city neighborhoods have crime but to those people in such neighborhoods who are fed up with crime and only want to live in peace these neighborhoods are still their home. It would be so nice if we lived in a world where all of the street gangs, hooligans, thugs, drug dealers, and pimps could be rid of for good but unfortunately we live in the real world. Reality is a lot more painful and ugly.

[@xyPERSON]

@Daniela I never said they did like it because it still is their home they also don't think it's trash.

[@jryj0913]

@Daniela mmm no they are not

[@alex-sy3tm]

@Natalie Arlene did U stutter?!?

[@RippyClippy]

“Thankful I got a lot of friends and family” at age 15 after being paralyzed in a senseless act. What a STRONG MAN

[@livetochange974]

idc, legs arent that important anyways, hands matters more

[@dailymadness9129]

@@livetochange974 stfu

[@livetochange974]

@@dailymadness9129 make me

[@KaleidoscopeWillow55]

@@dailymadness9129 especially for a guy

[@livetochange974]

@@neildegrassetysonwithaknif7124 well im saying it now because it is invented. ya dingus...

[@maryerichardson8302]

Couldn’t control tears of joy and pride in this young man. He is such an inspiration. Congratulations. Wishing you all the Best life has to offer you.

[@Helen-ml3pu]

1st time that I am seeing this and it brought tears to my eyes. Congratulations Aaron for graduating and for not letting anything stop your dreams. Your parents and family and everyone that supported and helped you also deserve a very big Thank You.

[@user-hm3lu4ri5f]

Mine too!

[@urmom-xb8be]

mistaken identity. either way that person should not be shooting anyone.

[@miguelhernandez-ts7wy]

no really?😭😭😂

[@alex.v3719]

Ahh have you heard about this place called latinoamerica

[@He4rtz4u]

What

[@nameholdingplace]

Like how tf u mess that up... imagine shooting the wrong person, I mean imagine shooting someone in general. Sad 😔🤦‍♀️

[@urmom-xb8be]

@@nameholdingplace exactly

[@tylerjune4120]

You don’t just shoot someone even if it was the right person, it should be the last thing to do...

[@Chloe.Miller21]

Yeah, like shooting the right person would have made it any better 🤔🤔🤔

[@tylerjune4120]

@@Chloe.Miller21 not what I meant, like even if it was the suspect unless he/she was armed and dangerous in that sense then there’s no reason to blindly shoot someone without even seeing their face....

[@kingslayer1237]

@@Chloe.Miller21 hmm

[@ronaldterry2234]

@@tylerjune4120 i get your point violence is not the answer you are rite

[@chas9196]

@@tylerjune4120 it was gang voilence not the police this time

[@Teen_Titan_Dreams]

I’m 14, and i couldn’t imagine that happening to me. I am SO PROUD of this young man! Truly a hero too. He should write a childrens book.

[@darkraiking680]

I hope he has gotten even better in the past 7 years, and I hope he has had a good life since.

[@nicholaspace1189]

Can’t believe someone could just shoot another like that, without actually knowing who they even are. Happy this boy made it and I pray for his recovery

[@manuelac2200]

@Chris Lewis yet when someone refers gun control laws people freak out

[@nimbarkcj]

This is America

[@Screw064]

Sometimes if you got enough hate, as long as u not lookin at urself or ur own, anybody looks like the enemy

[@jamesyates4836]

@@manuelac2200 except gun control turns into gun bans. They want to take away assault rifles but define assault rifle? Define a sniper rifle? People freak out cause giving one inch cpuld mean losing it completely

[@fvanklin6051]

I’m not double checking if it’s a op or not I’m blasting bro

[@kaiti3289]

this poor baby. his life was drastically changed because of one idiot and their stupid decision. i don’t know him but i’m proud of him.

[@safwaneey]

Your dp is killin me🤣😂

[@BoeJangles26]

@@safwaneey this is a heart to heart moment my guy.

[@tokyoto1]

Can’t take you seriously with your pfp 😂

[@kaiti3289]

@@safwaneey LMFAOO

[@kaiti3289]

@@tokyoto1 LMAOOO STOP

[@cindydott452]

Pure strength and sheer determination! He will go far in life!

[@babygirl0806]

OMG!! He’s walking. I’m crying like a baby. God bless you.

[@thejrchef13]

An example of never giving up he’s a winner

[@mannythedon5910]

1k likes with no replies wtf

[@thejrchef13]

manny I didn’t even noticed

[@naimonett]

@@mannythedon5910 bcuz there’s nothing to say, they sayin straight facts .

[@Blessedislitt]

More like an example why we need gun control

[@thejrchef13]

corinthia Long kinda

[@ellie.lara.x]

This was four years ago meaning that he probably graduated from college by now. Hope he’s doing good 😌

[@lukedaniell]

They did an update article on him about a year ago. The article said Aaron was in the process of completing a degree in social work. But things were tough because his father was diagnosed with cancer and died a few years ago. I can't imagine going through everything this kid has gone through, especially at such a young age. Despite it all, he said he's determined to never give up. He even said he's already forgiven whoever shot him. Such an inspiration!

[@carop2706]

thank you for the update. so sad and so inspirational.

[@deandremoore8451]

Count on it..bet you he did that

[@shaja5582]

U hv good heart🙏

[@noahantoniou1987]

Your Profil Pic looks good✌🏾and you got a good heart too💙

[@a.greyson]

This made me cry. That is so awesome!!!!! I don't know him or the family but I'm so proud of that kid!!!!! How amazing he is.

[@sandraD3971]

Wow! He is the definition of determination,strength and positivity if anyone is looking for inspiration 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@thomassankara2857]

He's the total definition of resilience. God bless his parents for being there for him.

[@alpha1beta1gamma]

Actually god doesn’t exist.

[@serenyx]

@@alpha1beta1gamma let people believe in what they want

[@laika5707]

@@alpha1beta1gamma did you need to waste your time commenting that?

[@laika5707]

@@centipedekid9824 Sure, you can’t 100% prove the existence of god, but there’s no need to be obnoxious and say “AcThUaLlY gOd DoEsNt ExIsT” no one wants to see that. He’s just being a fucking buzz kill. Prove THAT wrong

[@timthetatman6813]

@@alpha1beta1gamma actually its a matter of faith, you believe its all science and there is no problem with that, but not everyone thinks that same way, so let other people believe what they want and focus on yourself

[@JB650_]

I can’t even imagine how proud his parents were of him. That’s a day they will never forget

[@Jokesony0u94]

Not only did this young man fight through the shot the man kept his positivity going and graduated i hope he his blessed for all his life. I hope the person that shot him rots in hell

[@kxssx4688]

@@Jokesony0u94 you have also beat up robbers to near death, who were just trying to get money to survive

[@augustsmith9553]

Fatty

[@JB650_]

@@augustsmith9553 what?

[@kxssx4688]

@@JB650_ Fatty

[@junehalog024]

I'm impressed. Superbly impressed by this kid's tenacity and strong will. I have massive respect to people who go thru the eye of the needle and come out as a better person.

[@kyliejulesgard308]

That is awesome! He never quit and kept trying which his parents and everyone should be proud of. You don’t see something like this on a basis! Some people tend to quit but he didn’t!!! This shows younger people to not quit and try things even though it may be tough!!!

[@Iversonbrown08]

Why tf are people disliking this video

[@danielrose7780]

Some people dont like seeing Black people succeed 😔 God bless this young man

[@andrew-nx8yy]

@@danielrose7780 it’s not about race 😀

[@family0467]

Exactly , what the fuck is wrong with them and to the person who said its not about race, I guarantee everyone who disliked this video is white!

[@jordynb1564]

bots

[@bigbrian340]

@@andrew-nx8yy you would say that... Whitey

[@roopkd]

His father has such a sweet and humble voice, glad he’s happy

[@killler240]

He died of cancer 2 years later, unfortunately.

[@roopkd]

@@killler240 Aw that’s so sad to hear, such a beautiful soul left the world

[@lilyoongi146]

@@killler240 oh no :'( rip

[@Adhieuu]

It's the man above 🙏🏾❤️💯

[@Yasmine-ib1je]

@@killler240 Oh no!

[@Fsu2024]

Good for him he deserves it.... don't give up and let nothing stop you or let anyone tell you different. You're a very strong young man.

[@chrisgreek4285]

His courage and lack of bitterness has taken him this far in three years….. imagine what he will accomplish in the rest of his life❣️❣️❣️

[@youtubeusername1252]

Who the hell is disliking the video? Seriously, this kid walked across the stage to get his diploma. How can you get mad about that?

[@cultivated3843]

Most likely bots.

[@labhipporat6184]

Probably racism, I’ve been told before I must of cheated my way to graduation because I’m Mexican and from a immigrant family.

[@kxssx4688]

@@labhipporat6184 Yet you look scandinavian😂

[@labhipporat6184]

@@kxssx4688 I take offense to that, there was nothing useful in your comment please come back when you have something nice to say

[@kxssx4688]

@@labhipporat6184 I would like to formally apologise for my reckless outburst. It was said in the heat of the moment with little forethought or consideration for those around me. Although I may never be able to take those words back, I will endeavour to be a better person going forward

[@Mattawy]

I don't know who is worse , the person who shot him, or the thousands of people that disliked this video.

[@tourmii]

good point

[@haalb175]

probably the person who shot him

[@AdrionVolts]

Definitely the person who shot him

I disliked this video only because you whined about it

[@StickySauce101]

yeah, because you can totally compare on a moral level the act of trying to kill someone with the act of clicking down on a video to annoy people..

[@lasherslaugh4752]

Amazing determination and heart . No wonder his parents are so proud of him and happy . It’s good to see tears of joy instead of heartbreak in this world . 🙂

[@styx53ocean]

Good for you, Aaron! Your parents must be bursting with pride.

[@ER-uy7ct]

I had a classmate who was dying of cancer (throat). She was such a caring and smart young lady. You couldnt help but like her. Played the clarinet in bad with me. Our class didnt really find out until a number of weeks before graduation. We didnt think she would be there. Also, we didnt realize HOW sick she actually was at the time. She was wheeled up to the platform, got up with her oxygen tank and got her diploma. Not a dry eye. Standing ovation. Our graduation was the first week of June. She died at the end 9f June.

[@lolacole5653]

Wow, you gout me crying over here reading this. 😢

[@Happybidr]

Me, too. So glad she was able to graduate.

[@srji489]

Boo hoo.. cry me a river

[@SparlsOfficial]

Right when she finally gets out of school she dies. That sucks. I guess at least she spent her whole life in the best part. Her childhood. I really miss being a kid 😭

[@vellysmelly]

may she rest in peace🙏🏼. she sounded like a wonderful person.

[@RayMak]

Hope he will recover fully soon

[@fhadillanaisha8832]

get a life dude

[@Sarah-cp4lp]

@@connerskyes2748 Who hurt you?

[@rainbowlove3371]

Man don't you have a job ?

[@futahentai2619]

Howwww just how the hell are you in every one of my videos, are you like that ninja guy from before , is that a automatic system you have ????

[@Uuuh...hein...]

Hey again!!!! And *me too*

[@AusticHardOfHearingSinger]

Now THIS makes me happy.☺️ Glad he kept going in life and didn’t let his situation get him emotionally down.

[@kpatel7995]

Outstanding. Thanks.

[@jslack8973]

His eyes are so beautiful. God Bless him.

[@lavenderhands]

simp

[@MemaJuuzou]

@@lavenderhands wtf?

[@mhmwegotem]

@@lavenderhands don't be a dickhead

[@mitcheltillman2461]

@@lavenderhands name checks out

[@lavenderhands]

@@mhmwegotem no

[@Heavy-hev]

We need a change in this society, why can’t kids go home without worrying about getting shot or kidnapped. It’s awful what happened to this young man

[@Jason-qx9hn]

@DivineBean ah yes, the American approach. More guns to stop guns.

[@Anonymous-xr8hx]

@DivineBean I live in the UK and gun crime is very very rare. It only occurs in a select few places in the country. The majority of people will never have to worry about gun crime in their lives. And the idea that gun crime is replaced by knife crime here is a myth. Knife crime is prevalent but it again occurs only in certain places and at nowhere near the rate that gun crime occurs in the US. The solution is not more guns it is no guns. It may be against your constitution but your constitution is completely outdated. It's principles simply cannot be applied to 21st Century society. Guns do not equal freedom. If you introduce gun restrictions you are not taking away people's freedom because there are so many other developed countries out there with freedom and no guns.

[@Jason-qx9hn]

Yep. I just love that Americans are the only people that would be fine with their teachers being taught to execute shooters in front of school kids. Like what else, give the kids guns next??? Makes sense to me, 100 guns vs 1 guns, would definitely solve the issue. Just makes no sense to anyone in Europe. But nope you gotta have your guns.

[@dmn4163]

@@Anonymous-xr8hx yea but look at the UK, slowly transforming into a totalitarian nightmare. It would be very difiicult for the US to get to the same level of authority because people with guns would be angry with the government. Switzerland has plently of guns but barely any gun crime. No guns would definitely work to stop the majority of gun crime but even cases like this would continue as guns will still be used by criminals but now people who follow the law will not have guns

[@limjavier3861]

I can in my country

[@nataliestownsend4211]

Bless him. I'm glad he's finally walking. What a beautiful moment ❤️

[@j-remy9832]

See this right here....THIS is inspiring !!! Congratulations young man. I know with your will & determination you're surely on to greatness !!!

[@american4697]

it doesn't get any more inspirational then that. good job man.

[@holacheyenne]

LOL oh shut the fuck up

[@nyemasherri7599]

LOL you are a disgrace thats really inspirational WTF. How did he cause the man to shoot him.😡

[@nyemasherri7599]

LOL I live in Virginia ok the guy mistakenly shot him

[@aliciafloyd2941]

LOL it was bound to happen.....that's like saying she was wearing a short skirt she was bound to get rapped...

[@lordofsociety3051]

+Alicia Floyd true

[@eevee4408]

Those people who try and try no matter if it's impossible. Are needed in this planet

[@memedojo5436]

Chase Jefferson emm are you sure about that

[@brittgarza3457]

Eevee Well, I don't know! You saw Hitler! He was quite the go getter for impossible, unspeakable things. LOL! So basically, what im trying to say is... It depends. Lets not get ahead of ourselves here.

[@qjtvaddict]

Eevee thanks to science the impossible becomes possible

[@qjtvaddict]

Chase Jefferson WRONG nothing is impossible with SCIENCE you fail spammer

[@bug7807]

:)))

[@bobwilkins680]

Eric, your courage and determination is an inspiration to all who see and know you. Well done young man!

[@marblegoby972]

That's a real HERO. His spirit is amazing I wish him the best in life.

[@MrIndirect1]

A case of mistaken identity?! Umm....how about a case of attempted murder?

[@H3ARTL3XX-]

I mean yeah it’s attempted murder but they didn’t see who they were targeting hence why she said “mistaken identity”. Not arguing just explaining.

[@O_O.The.Commenter]

WTF IS YOUR PFP????

[@MrIndirect1]

@@O_O.The.Commenter 3 pigs eating.

[@Snow.2040]

@@O_O.The.Commenter his pfp is very clearly just a few pigs eating, what did you think it was?

[@pjrocker4260]

Man wtf is this pfp!💀

[@dodgecharger5040]

I’m just seeing this now 5 years later. So inspiring. I’m curious how he is doing today. Just amazing!

[@SaeroneScean]

The dad is dead I think

[@In_Conclusion]

@@SaeroneScean that's a very morbid comment. I just did not expect that to be the reply to this comment. Just.. woah

[@Quagigitymire]

@@In_Conclusion holy shit. right? Probably went and stole candy from a baby on his way to beat the lunch money our of some grade school kids or some shit. lol damn buzz kill comment for sure.

[@92clintonr]

@@In_Conclusion His father did pass away unfortunately due to cancer. Aaron has since decided to change his major in school to social work. He wants to help others.

[@kozmoman1066]

@@In_Conclusion what did you expect? That kids obviously the main character and main characters always lose their parents or something as motivation to become the hero.

[@Stevedrums741]

I hope he continues to thrive, defy the odds and become an inspiration to show ANYBODY that they can indeed overcome ANY obstacle life throws at them. Made my morning seeing. Even if it's a few years late.

[@MonkeyCurler]

That's a tear jerker. I wish him all the best. What a fine young man!

[@editstrella6969]

"MISTAKEN IDENTITY" of course

[@blank1505]

What kind of BULLSHIT So pissed but SO thankful HE made the choice of coming out BETTER not bitter.

[@shiestyrecords3225]

That's literally like taking a way his future and going "wait you ain't malcolm brown ... My bad lemme get you an ambulance"

[@Grizzly8505]

@LOGAN SHELTON please don’t talk about god or Jesus It could be offensive to someone who doesn’t believe

[@johnpaulfarwell1140]

@@Grizzly8505 *cough* me *cough*

[@ryserjankowsky9539]

Yeah it’s sad the people who did the drive by are horrible

[@riceyfps]

God bless him, He said "I could've died but I'm still here" this man is a true legends, Keep fighting on my man!!

[@BeautyLoves88]

he’s a child in this video but your sentiments were felt ♥️ (america tends to age Black children & call them “women” & “men” in an attempt to absolve them of any childlike innocence they ACTUALLY have

[@NeonMotion23]

@@BeautyLoves88 wtf are u talking about

[@casswashwash1070]

@@NeonMotion23 Its not that hard to understand. Ppl call black kids “men” and “women” its called adultification bias. I dont think it was here as sometimes ppl say man in just slang terms like my boy my homie lol but the comment is true in alot of cases

[@srji489]

Don't worry the hood will get him

[@pullimau8555]

god doesnt exist

[@kristinholsapple6734]

Amazing how a 1 minute clip brought me to instant tears!!!

[@Bhommers93]

You go man!! Showing the world that nothing can stop you.

[@YaAllahswt]

This brought tears to my eyes ;-; Congrats Aaron! Keep your head held high :)

[@YaAllahswt]

Bill Wong Guess you're experienced with that to know...

[@karlamdz5480]

RIP Capo😢🙏 Same.

[@Big_92]

Fam, checkout my videos. I got shot 6 times and learned how to walk after 17 years. Check me out bro

[@DinoLife2007]

RIP Capo😢🙏 Same

[@LorMRKO]

RIP Capo😢🙏 R.I.P. capo and Fredo

[@VeggieGamer]

Just a little tip to any new shows that post this kind of report, you really don't need to talk over the reaction part.... You REALLY DON'T need to...

[@issabbg3891]

Veggie Gamer fr

[@saytan4798]

Veggie Gamer S

[@chuckie102883]

THANK YOU! Like we can’t see what’s going on need a play by play 🙄

[@sianreilly2233]

Fuck u

[@noodlearms2595]

Veggie Gamer im the person that gave u the 2k like

[@space_1073]

Especially as an athlete, it’s so amazing he wasn’t bitter, he had every right to be and nobody would expect otherwise, but he’s just that good of a dude.

[@daisy6611]

His parents should be so proud of him, going through all that and never giving up what an inspiration!!

[@DrWho160]

Not only his parents but people he probably didn’t even know were cheering as loud as possible during that moment and it’s so heartwarming, even when he was first paralyzed he never felt hate or anger, he’s right, he has so many friends and his family, dude’s a real soldier, I hope he’s doing well

[@buttertoes6304]

mistaken identity is definitely one of the worst ways to get your life ruined

[@mshappyapple8663]

Kudos to this young man for never giving up! You can do anything you put your mind to if you really want it. I wish him a long and happy life.

[@booboobears4571]

Such an amazingly beautiful story! God has blessed him and his family, and I hope he continues raining blessing on them 💕

[@kalvinsmall3843]

Soon he’ll be walking with out the kind help of them robot legs. Keep up the hard good work. 💪🏾👍

[@DaGuys470]

I'd wish, but if he's been completely paralyzed for that long he'll never walk without them, sadly. I mean, praise our scientists that he even got the chance to walk, what a great achievement.

[@plymix8389]

For a second I thought it was a miracle he was able to walk but nope he really is paralyzed and used robot legs.

[@tomatrix7525]

Not being pessimistic but he cannot.

[@JuiceJink]

@@tomatrix7525 well there is a chance but it’s EXTREMELY unlikely

[@laurynnakitare4025]

Amen

[@2pkjs1351]

Wasn’t a fan of the line “the man who could have been a quitter” like I get what they are trying to say but the poor kid got shot in the back smh

[@stephanieyee9784]

They could have worded that comment differently to make it sound positive instead of a slight dig.

[@2pkjs1351]

@@stephanieyee9784 definitely agree

[@machiavalienz]

I agree, sounded intentionally insensitive

[@JB650_]

@@augustsmith9553 are you ok?

[@kaylakitchen4897]

I know right? There are plenty of situations like this where the victim never recovers their full mobility, no matter how hard they fight through physical therapy. Is a paraplegic a quitter?

[@ScottJR7302]

That is what you call true strength! Well done on your fantastic achievements!

[@justnahayo8490]

Enough to make a grown man cry 😿😔😭❤️

[@Gemjunkietee]

Brought tears to my eyes 🥲 congratulations Aaron on both of your achievements 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@glammagurl572]

yea,I cried my lashes off

[@christiankeefe7448]

I first read it as tears to my ears

[@thomascochran8669]

this man turned his scars into stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ricardodansby6790]

yeah i got onions in my eyes too.# GOD is good

[@delanabrown28]

You're not by yourself!!! it's 05/29/2022 and I cried watching this. I have nothing to complain about and everything to be thankful for.

[@YourBoyTrue]

*"Teen Paralyzed In Shooting Surprises Classmates & Walks Graduation"* _Everyone liked that._

[@abdimartinez9666]

Ig not everybody look how many people disliked it 😭😑

[@reidjames9320]

*1200 dislikes

[@YourBoyTrue]

@@abdimartinez9666 Dude, who cares? I choose to be kind rather than being right because I see how this kid has moved a mountain. Numbers mean jack in this case because numbers "determined" how likely he was to walk again, but that didn't stop him from trying.

[@abdimartinez9666]

@@YourBoyTrue very true !!

[@YourBoyTrue]

@@abdimartinez9666 All we can do is uplift those around us and be kind to everyone, y'know? Even if they aren't nice to us. As my grandma once said, "Don't let the bastards get you down. You're capable of so much more than they'd like to believe." This kid proves that.

[@candicelong7821]

His spirit and state of mind is everything for me.... I know this old but GO YOUNG KING

[@birinaL]

Moment of pride n happiness. 😊fr family friends n tr him❤

[@pedrothegamer22]

This piss me off why in the hell are people disliking this my god God bless that guy

[@Brucev7]

No Fear of God. Taken God, Jesus, the Bible out of Schools, the Home. Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight

[@LizardKingTF2Halo174]

Bots, bro.

[@ajthegoat75]

PPL ARE IGNORANT NO EMPATHY HEARTLESS AND SELFISH

[@thespaztwins4745]

it's bots trying to make themselves look real for when channels buy subs or likes

[@aople4682]

@SAIGE ALLEYNE I’m sorry, but that was just straight up rude for no reason. He was just pointing out that there are dislikes. Please stop being rude to random people on the internet.

[@mohamednady1560]

I wonder how the American people walk safely in their streets with all these shooting incidents God be with you

[@alexanderleonardi3625]

we dont. the only reason these incidents stopped was because we had to close all the schools due to something *worse*, to the point that we had to make staying home mandatory by law in order to save people. everyone walking the streets right now *wants* to keep the death going

[@sandman5587]

Depends on where you live really

[@TheOMGRamen]

This doesn't happen everywhere in America. The news always paint a bad light. But like everywhere in the world it depends on where you live and which neighborhood. There are good and bad areas and anything can happen no matter which country.

[@alexanderleonardi3625]

@@TheOMGRamen it happens everywhere dont you lie

[@charlievetta1385]

Bad things happen everywhere. You should know better then anyone. Stay humble. Black lives need support all around the world. God bless.

[@ediitzz9741]

What a brave young man, with parents who clearly adore him.

[@johnnytheyoungmaestro]

Truly inspirational. When I see things like this, it tells me that anyone...ANYONE can get back up and keep going. Perseverance is incredibly strong. Bravo, Aaron!! :)

[@TheCaptainKim]

January 2021. I wonder how this courageous young man is doing now.

[@notyoshikagekira7374]

I hope hes doing alot better.

[@aiist6743]

@@notyoshikagekira7374 They did an update article on him about a year ago. The article said Aaron was in the process of completing a degree in social work. But things were tough because his father was diagnosed with cancer and died a few years ago.

[@aiist6743]

@@notyoshikagekira7374 They did an update article on him about a year ago. The article said Aaron was in the process of completing a degree in social work. But things were tough because his father was diagnosed with cancer and died a few years ago.

[@danielle6846]

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[@alpha1beta1gamma]

@@aiist6743 we heard you the first time, shut up.

[@yaakhov]

It makes it even worse that he was an athlete, as he could have gone big time, but his life was ruined after stupid problems in America's society

[@jetoux4881]

The only disease roaming around in America is Ignorance and Stupidity.

[@user-ty2nz7ec6v]

@@jetoux4881 exactly

[@user-ty2nz7ec6v]

Not just America, in the world

[@gu3z185]

@@jetoux4881 I don't understand why getting ganked in the hood is a societal problem specific to the united states

[@tomhemming9236]

@@jetoux4881 also a total lack of gun control...

[@serettagrubbs]

What a Blessing!! GOD BLESS…

[@sexypancake1]

Tragic story and circumstances as a result of systemic violence and struggle, but this kid has a good heart and a good support system around him, which honestly makes all the difference at the end of the day. Good for him. Also, I'm noting that this video is 8 years old, so hopefully this young man has gone through and graduated college by now. Hope he's doing well.

[@Marlabella]

Good on him. No one can stop him, The tragic event that happened just proves that no one can stop you from doing what you want to do.

[@jesuscontreras9089]

Melissa Bellamy I want to be a potato

[@manic6520]

Jesus Contreras Then I dub thee a potato! Go to McDonald's now plz they need more fries.

[@jesuscontreras9089]

actually McDonald's has over produced so I am not needed,i will continue to be a potato

[@JesusChrist-bq6lu]

@@jesuscontreras9089 you have your priorities straight mate

[@stewartjohn9406]

Hello 👋

[@joytoyouandme4593]

This goes to show that human will and attitude, are everything. May he go on to do more amazing things in his blessed life.

[@livetochange974]

You look beautiful and down to earth hehe:)

[@stewartjohn9406]

Hello 👋

[@jimmyhoffa2458]

A STRONG YOUNG MAN! Mind and body. He will go far with so many many sweet memories just waiting to be made and already has a GREAT start! What a TESTIMONY! God Bless you and God Bless your family!

[@to4163]

This brought tears to my eyes. Way to go.

[@RaptureIsMyHome]

I think calling anyone that didn't have the strength to fight anymore "quitter" wrong. I know from experience. But nonetheless great to see him achieve this huge milestone and I hope he recovers well.

[@grossnegligence022]

What should they be called then?

[@shanziiie]

@@grossnegligence022 just because someone doesn't have the strength to fight on anymore doesn't make them a quitter, so how ab u come up with a better word luv

[@pinkpanos]

@@grossnegligence022 unfortunate

[@cxarhomell5867]

@@pinkpanos That's worse man.

[@brnda2707]

@@pinkpanos "a peaced leader"

[@santinabblessed1985]

Can’t understand how a person could dislike this video, oh well if God be with you who can be against you 🙏🏽

[@marcosbaez5701]

right?? I think they might be disliking because of the fact that he got shot but I think they’re missing the whole point.

[@TheShatee7]

Amen 🙏🏾

[@aligamiles]

@@marcosbaez5701 Yeah a lot of people are dumb like that and they dislike because something bad happened

[@marksmancitree679]

@@aligamiles welp thats dumb ppl for you gotta hate em all

[@daisymoreno2240]

@@aligamiles i think they also might be disliking due to the choice of words that the news uses for example “mistaken identity “ and “quitter”

[@katieyoung1335]

Making me cry God Bless Him 🙌🏿 🙏🏿 😢 💕

[@karaokelola]

Yep - I definitely shed a tear when I saw this young man walk. 🙏🏾

[@matildauebel7599]

But the best part is watching him walk and hearing the audience erupt in cheers. And you just talked all over that bit

[@ghost_greater1236]

The people who disliked this video are mas that they couldn’t be as brave as this man

[@jayce-__-_-_-]

No They are the many many alt accounts of the shooter

[@jetmaster2315]

The kid isn’t brave, bravery is risking your life. Walking on a stage with injuries isn’t bravery.

[@jetmaster2315]

@@freliks3189 very original, insulting someone on the internet for stating a fact.

[@rcaleb8903]

Man, this was one of the best things I've seen all week. I hope for nothing but the best for this young man and his family. Stay strong!

[@GunnCarter91]

I see videos like this and feel proud for people who have the strength to keep moving forward with hard work and determination.

[@TheCraniifer]

I got shot at when I was 13 years old and living in North Miami, walking to Eckerd, to get some chips. I duck and ran but always wonder what if I died that night.

[@JustMe-ep8tn]

Bro, you escaped death or the lord was with you that day...

[@longangrysausage3495]

Holy shit dude, thank god ur safe

[@maddox471]

GuNS MaKe uS sAfe

[@brianorozco5845]

@@maddox471 don’t even start with that bullshit because they do dumb fuck

[@ruru6680]

@@brianorozco5845 boi sarcasm🧞‍♂️

[@ayoslime6531]

who ever disliked it does not have a heart

[@ansonrong2308]

Jackson Mellinger They were crying so much that they thought it was the like button

[@missunderstood8090]

+Anson Rong lol

[@BelgianOperator]

I’m starting to think there are dislike bots that go to every video and dislike it

[@vtranqxility9002]

Greensoul Pika because you’re heartless

[@matthewharrison8325]

DuckPlayzGames YT there are

[@Kitty-lq5jd]

AWWWW GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS PARENTS! WHAT A GREAT STORY

[@samuelatwood9924]

Life can be cruel ... you can either curl up and die.... or you can count your blessings and bravely face it! This young man has more courage than most people! Bless him and his family!

[@robertjohnson8491]

846 dislikes. What is wrong with people?

[@nadiabarnor8464]

Way more than that bow

[@AN-ry8ee]

They dislike that he was shot

[@contactpq]

All probably connected to the shooter somehow

[@aparrie7998]

Racist punks

[@eesaiqbal5381]

The dislikes were from the shooters Who had failed to kill this innocent persson

[@jimmydavis7885]

This made my day, I had tears in my eyes, but I definitely agree with his dad, There's a GOD somewhere.

[@cindypicadomolina7814]

@jayvir jadeja God gave us free will so we could choose our own choices in life because people are ALWAYS complaining about "Oh God makes so many rules and he's strict and judging and blah blah blah!" So he gave us free will go make our own choices while he goes guys down path. We choose our own path, he sents people to help us. Bad people uses their free will for evil, that's why evil exists. God DOES control everything, but we have to play our parts too because now you're the type of person that first went to complaining about God making certain rules to "Oh, why doesn't God take care of it?" What EXACTLY do you want? You and others get made at God making rules and "having control over us" but when he gives us free will and bad people are what make this world Hell (And Satan is at fault too), you start complaining again about why he ISN'T controlling us. What is it that you want to finally be satisfied with what God, father in Heaven?

[@twinklepops1015]

The whole point of this life is a test, to prove to God that you'll try you best to obey Him. If God intervened with the problems that occur to us, we would see Him, and that would lead us to definitively obeying Him because we know for sure that He exists. However if we havent seen Him, our spirituality is being tested. The test in itself is your belief in Him, would you believe in Him simply because it feels right, without seeing Him, with no doubt that you'll meet Him at a later date. I also learnt something about hardships in life. When you suffer a hardship for you, God increases you goodness and piety and erases the bad mistakes you've done. You have to know that whatever happens in life is what God has planned to happen. The more you suffer, the less sins you have, the easier chance of pleasing God and being rewarded. Perhaps your suffering might be your entry into Paradise. x

[@typicalnoahx]

@jayvir jadeja stfu you goofy ass

[@hopelolo4117]

@@typicalnoahx frr

[@hopelolo4117]

@@cindypicadomolina7814 PERIODTTT

[@CactussJackk]

Proud loving parents and a humble enthusiastic young man.

[@karak2113]

Such a strong man, bless his heart I’m tearing up