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Posted on 02/04/2025 8:39:10 PM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
A Philadelphia father is calling his son a “superhero” for shielding his younger sister when a medevac jet crashed in a Philadelphia neighborhood, showering flames and debris on homes and the vehicle in which the family was riding. The boy suffered a serious head wound and is recovering.
Andre Howard Jr. picked up his three children from school last Friday and took them to Dunkin’ Donuts for an evening snack. The weekly family ritual was upended when the plane crashed nearby, killing all six on board, including a mother and daughter returning to Mexico from medical treatment. A person on the ground was killed and more than two dozen others were injured.
“A really loud boom, and we saw a fireball that covered the whole entire sky,” Howard told CNN on Monday.
Howard said he put his truck in reverse to avoid the debris and could see cars engulfed in flames, a man on fire and people flying through the air.
Amid the chaos and panic, Howard said he heard his 10-year-old son Andre III tell his 4-year-old sister, Ayura, to get down, then dove on top of her to shield the girl from the flying debris.
When he checked the back seat, Howard said, he saw his daughter and another son, 7, were OK, but Andre had a piece of metal lodged in the right side of his head.
...Following surgery and a CAT scan, Andre III was transferred to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in stable condition. Since then, he’s been making progress. He’s expected to walk and his vision is fine, his father said.
Howard said that when Andre awoke the first thing he did was ask about Ayura. “Did I save her from the crash?” the boy asked.
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LORD bless him! Yes, honey, you saved her! What a wonderful story. I’m tearing up.
Good little man.
I’ve been following the Philly situation and this family has been remarkable. The dad seems to be a top shelf father, and that shows in the sons action. Praise God indeed for his recovery.
I’ve been following this story closer than most. This cat is truly a HERO! God Bless Him and his Father, examples to be emulated.
Hoping the Eagles can recognize him somehow. Philadelphia TUFF, and a testament to blue collar character and loyalty.
What a good kid. God bless him and lead him through life! Those sisters will always know their brother will be there for them. And I’m sure they will be there for him also.
Thanks for posting.
Andre is my hero!
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Wonderful boy, wonderful family. Thanks for posting this.
So uplifting! God bless Andre and all of his family.
That is what a man should do.
Bully for you!
Adorable children. Beautiful family.
This young boy has a good heart, and he is indeed a superhero.
From the article:
when Andre awoke the first thing he did was ask about Ayura. “Did I save her from the crash?” the boy asked.
Me, too. Blurry screen from this one.
“What a wonderful story. I’m tearing up.”
No kidding. What a great man he will be!
That kid just earned his man card! A real hero and he should feel proud!
Sounds like good parenting and a boy who cares about his sister.
Blurry Screen Alert.
Thank you, this is the first I have heard about this story and this amazing boy and his family.
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