
His hero's story is making its way around the globe.
By Tea Jones — Written on Jul 22, 2020
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Bridger Walker is braver than most adults you know at the age of 6.
On July 9th in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Bridger's younger sister was charged by a year old German Shepherd puppy. Bridger shielded his sister from the dog, who then latched onto Bridger's face and hand. Bridger then took his sister's hand, and lead her to safety.
Bridger underwent a two-hour surgery, resulting in 90 stitches.
“If someone had to die, I thought it should be me,” Bridger later said in a heartbreaking statement.
On Instagram, Nikki Walker, the children’s aunt, has been covering the story with photos of the siblings and follow up stories.
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In earlier posts from last week, Nikki revealed that Bridger was in great hands with a wonderful plastic surgeon in the hospital and is now back at home resting with his family. She also revealed that this incident has created a closer bond with the dog’s owners as they have “no resentment toward them at all, and — if anything — there’s only been an increase of love between our families as a result of this incident.”
We are honored to name 6-year-old, Bridger Walker, WBC Honorary Champion, for his brave actions that represent the best values of humanity. Bridger, you're a hero pic.twitter.com/L2FqL0K4vw
— World Boxing Council (@WBCBoxing) July 15, 2020
In her original Instagram post, she tagged several of the actors from the Avengers movie franchise to recognize this little hero. Several of the actors have replied, including video messages from both Robert Downey Jr (who plays Iron Man) and Chris Evans (Captain America).
There has also been an outpouring of fanart from strangers who heard of Bridger’s bravery where they have illustrated him as the superhero he is, as well as poetry and songs were written in his honor.
Nikki also detailed on her Instagram that Bridger loves science, especially geology, and asked for people around the world to send in pictures of their rocks so that he can look at them and have something to check out while he heals.
#SpiderMan's Tom Holland invited #BridgerWalker, the six-year-old boy who saved his sister from a dog attack, to the set of "#SpiderMan3." pic.twitter.com/tzIIiLNkKK
— Amazing Spider-Man (@Spidermansweb) July 18, 2020
The family asked in lieu of donations to a GoFundMe, that people donated to Mission 22 (an organization helping veterans struggle with PTSD), Operation Underground Railroad (helping rescue children from sex trafficking), and the Wounded Warrior Project (another group helping facilitate immediate aid for veterans).
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Bridger reminds us that no matter how small we can be a superhero. Bridger, we wish you a speedy recovery and you enjoy all the rock pictures and heroes support!
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Tea Jones is a writer covering spirituality, mental health, and interpersonal relationships.