Daniel Hernandez Jr., the 20-year-old gay college intern whose sharp reflexes are credited with helping to save the life of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, has been invited to sit with First Lady Michelle Obama at Tuesday's State of the Union address, reports ABC News.
"I'm both honored and excited to have the opportunity to travel to our nation's Capitol for a once in a lifetime event," said the third-year political science major at the University of Arizona. "Also the chance to bring my father along for his first trip to Washington, D.C. The State of the Union is a pivotal moment because it is our opportunity to find where we are and where we will be going as a nation in this upcoming year."
Tuesday is also Hernandez's 21st birthday. Some birthday present, right?
A fine example, not just of his specific uncommon heroism, but of getting involved in the process and helping local representatives.
Posted by: Andy Niable | 24 January 2011 at 09:26
This guy is just wonderful.
I think he is not only a hero, but so wonderfully humble that it will make you assess and reassess who you are and why you do what you do.
His cadence and the way he carries himself just makes me LOVE THIS GUY!
Bravo to Mr. Hernandez and his parents for raising a Man in the most wonderful sense!
That this man is able to give THAT gift to his father and that is his first thought, is just...SEE! I hope that someone loves him well. He's 20 and a JUNIOR and doing all of this work!!! BRAVO!
Posted by: TheRevKev | 24 January 2011 at 11:53
This young man carries himself years beyond his age. Bravo!
Posted by: Honut Sinti | 24 January 2011 at 16:02
Just incredible!! A real hero!!
Posted by: MW09 | 24 January 2011 at 22:55