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Teen Risks Life to Save 6-Year-Old at 'Dark Knight' Shooting (VIDEO)
When something as tragic and horrific as the Dark Knight shooting happens, it's hard to make sense of anything. Here were a group of completely innocent people just out for a fun night when a crazed madman opens fire, killing 12 and injuring countless others. Why is this the world we live in? What happened? How did we get to this point? It's nearly impossible to see the good in anything in our society. But then you hear about the heroic acts of some of the people of Aurora, Colorado -- you hear about what a 13-year-old girl named Kaylan did in the face of this meaningless violence -- and you remember that, actually, the world is filled with good people who are willing to do the right thing.
Instead of fleeing the scene of the shooting, Kaylan, whose last name hasn't been released per her mother's request, stayed behind to administer CPR to 6-year-old Veronica Moser-Sullivan, who sadly wound up passing away. At a mass in Aurora this past Sunday, Pastor Michael Walker painted a heart-breaking picture of this unforgivable scene, saying: "If you could imagine a 13-year-old giving CPR to a 6-year-old who is dying. It's a tragedy." Tragedy indeed.
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The fact that Kaylan stayed back to try to help her 6-year-old friend is amazing, though. Not just because she put someone else's life before her own, but because she did it at 13 years old. That's not something most mature adults would necessarily do, nevertheless someone who can't even drive. Naturally, Kaylan's mom, Heather, is proud of her daughter. In statement, she said: "I love that she thought of somebody else besides herself. That is amazing to me."
My daughter is a far cry from being a teenager, but as a parent, I know that I would feel two things if I learned that she had acted as Kaylan did in such a terrifying situation: Scared that something could have happened to her, and unbelievably amazed that someone I created turned out so brave and compassionate. Heather, wherever you are, I hope you know that you raised one hell of a kid. And Kaylan, I hope my daughter is just as courageous and kind as you.
Check out Kaylan and her mom:
Pretty amazing, huh?
Image via CBS
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melissa
cmjaz
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Maevelyn
That's so sweet and sad. I have to agree with Melissa, kind of takes the steam out Mr. Cut and Run's sails.
RantingSyko
Who cares that someone else left? Of course he did, he was terrified, good lord, he just wanted him and his girlfriend (if I'm thinkiing of the same person) out of harm, get over yourselves, you probably would've been in a corner crying and peeing yourself, no more help than he was. Why can't people read a story like this and just be happy there's still some compassion left in the world? That all our kids these days aren't jaded, heartless little bastards like so many of them ARE? Stop worrying about who did something you don't approve of, just be happy someone will learn from HER actions and maybe get people to pay more attention to others.
jkrew
How dare some of you people judge this man who ran. You have NO idea how you would react in the same situation, he probably didn't even know what he was doing. Yes there are some people who react better than others, something internally that allows them to do so. I'm sure that man will never be able to forgive himself for how he reacted the last thing he needs is to be judged by people who were not there, for it.
smdleigh
@Ranting Syko i totally agree with you....
So awesome that little girl stopped to try to save another life..my prayers are with the people who were in there who passed and who survived.
CrazyDaisy123
RantingSyko ~ I couldn't have said it better myself. What a heroic and selfless act this girl did. I'm so proud of her and I don't even know her. God Bless you Kaylan. May more people follow your footsteps.
ninasmom
Aside from all the heroism etc. I can't help but wonder WTF is wrong with these parents taking their babies, their 6 year olds, etc into a MIDNIGHT showing of a movie... Are they that immature and irresponsible that they can't wait to see a stupid movie until daylight? Really? Is seeing a stupid movie that important? There should be a 16 and over requirement for these midnight showings... this is ridiculous...
cherlygirlie
What a wonderful thing for a 13yo to do! It is amazing how people step up when faced with a tragedy! Now, why in the world was a 6yo at this movie?!