Captain America actor Chris Evans is rewarding a young boy with an authentic shield following a heroic deed. The Avengers star sent a video message to the young boy announcing that he is shipping a Captain America shield to Bridger Walker who recently saved his sister from a charging canine.
Real-life superhero
Six-year old Walker performed his heroic act after he protected his younger sister from a raging dog last week. The dog was about to charge to the 4-year old when Walker jumped into scene to shield his sister. The courageous boy was the one attacked by the dog. As a result, Walker went through a surgery which had over 90 stitches.
Hero’s welcome
Afterwards, Hollywood actress Anne Hathaway took notice and shared on her Instagram the boy’s bravery, who is also a Marvel’s Avengers fan, by posting photos of the siblings. The story gained more traction with netizens praising Walker.
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Hathaway writing on her post: “I’m not an avenger, but I know a superhero when I see one.”
Other celebrities were reported to have reached out to the family, including Mark Ruffalo, Tom Holland, the Russo brothers, and more. Evans recently contacted the family as well. He sent a video message commending the boy and even committed to giving the kid an authentic Captain America shield.
On an Instagram post shared by Walker’s aunt, Bridger watches the Captain America lead star’s message along with his little sister. He is also wearing a Captain America costume as he learns the actor vowed to send him the Captain America shield.
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“Captain America here, so I read your story,” Evans began in the video message addressed to Walker. He went on to say: “You’re a hero. What you did was so brave, so selfless, your sister is so lucky to have you as a big brother. Your parents must be so proud of you.”
According to the family as CNN reported, when asked why Walker did such heroic deed, the boy told them: “If someone had to die, I thought it should be me.”
The family also told in a statement, “May we follow Bridger’s example, approach the world as a child, and bring greater peace to our own homes, communities, states, and countries.”
