Six Year Old Gets Hero’s Welcome After Saving Sister

The heroic actions of a six-year-old boy are also being hailed by his community, including local firefighters. Kayden Reid saved his sister, Kaycee, from being hit by a car recently — but he himself, as a result, was hit by that same car and had to be briefly hospitalized., received a hero’s welcome when he returned from the hospital after rescuing his sister.

Kayden saved his 2 year old sister, Kaycee, from being hit by a car when she ran out into the road but he himself was hit by the car. The boy luckily only suffered a few scratches and needed a few stitches before he was released from an area hospital. His mother Kayla Giles said “By the time everybody else saw Kaycee in the street, Kayden was right there … He ran right into the street to save her. But in the process of getting her out of the way, he got hit by the car. We’re just thankful that we have both kids home and safe today. “

The children’s aunt, Kendra Nettles said the driver of the vehicle stopped to make sure the children were all right. “It wasn’t her fault,” Nettles said, “We’re just thankful that she stopped when she did to make sure that everything is OK with him and us.” Mobile Fire-Rescue Public Information Officer Steven Millhouse said “He’s definitely a hero, he’s got the heart of a hero. As a six-year-old young man, for Kayden to be able to recognize what was happening and to react the way he did … he’s definitely a beacon for our future.”

When Kayden returned from the hospital, Mobile Fire/Rescue came by to congratulate the elementary schooler on his good deed and give him some insight into the work that career heroes like firefighters do. The firefighters gave him a tour of the fire truck and allowed him to sit in the driver’s seat.

Little Kaycee celebrated her second birthday just a few days after the near tragic event. Kayla said it was an extra special celebration given how differently things could have turned out if it weren’t for Kayden. “We are so proud of Kayden’s heroic actions that he did for his baby sister,” she said. “You know, these days it’s really hard for a six-year-old to stop what they’re doing and save their sibling. That lets us know that we are doing right by our kids. We are so thankful to have both of them here. It brought our family a lot closer … so we’re just thankful both kids are still here safe and sound. God is good.”