They say that the bond between a father and son is unbreakable. And when a young child considers their father to be their ultimate hero, it goes without saying that that child would go to extraordinary lengths to make sure that he is always safe, happy, and content; no one knows that better than five-year-old Xander McPheeters of Salem, Indiana.
One afternoon, Xander and his father, James McPheeters, were outside, completing a few household chores. But as the day went by and the sun began to fade, Xander left his father for a mere few minutes to fetch a jacket. But what he came back to change his life forever.
Upon returning, James had experienced a terrible accident. While on his tractor, a heavy tree branch had fallen, hitting James on the head. He was unconscious and bleeding, leaving Xander with a super boost of adrenaline to save his father.
“I saw a tree hit him and I ran out there, and I helped him turn the tractor off,” exclaimed Xander. He then ran to his closest neighbor who called 911. They were able to airlift James to the hospital, which ultimately saved his life.
Despite James’s concussion, multiple broken bones, and a fractured spine, he was able to make a full recovery after six months of physical therapy.
Today we’d like to give our biggest thank you to brave little Xander who sprung to action to save his hero’s life. What an absolute rockstar he is, and I am sure he is indeed recognized as a saint to those who know him.
See the full story in the video below, because we’re sure you’ll love it!