Every era has its heroes!
This young lifeguard, who risked his life to save a child’s life, deserves all the glory and honor possible 🥇🇺🇸
If it hadn’t been filmed, we never would have known…
Hang it in the Smithsonian
🚨Huge Update on Our Hero Lifeguard Ryder Williams 16yrs
Ryder says he refused to let go of the child because he knew the boy would almost certainly die if he did
Ryder’s father Shane “I almost started crying because how determined he was to save that boy’s life makes me so proud.”
Shockingly, Ryder made ANOTHER rescue that day under circumstances MORE difficult than the ones seen on the viral clip, pulling 2 more people to safety
Ryder has proven to be extremely humble, stating he doesn’t understand all the attention because he was just doing what anyone else would.
Several bystanders went against policy to help Ryder save the drowning boy, but the surf rebuffed them, and they retreated.
Ryder’s parents attribute his incredible water skills to years of playing intense water polo, where he played the position of hole set, which means constantly fighting off opponents. His parents joked about being uncomfortable “with everyone trying to drown our boy”.
Ryder and his family have been involved to the White House by President Trump, where Ryder will receive a civilian award 🥇
Removing unnecessary people from your mind doesn’t always mean hating or avoiding them. It means choosing peace over drama, focusing on your goals, and giving your time and attention to people who genuinely respect, support, and inspire you.😇🚀🫶🏻
@realDonaldTrump BRAVO! 👏🏻 🇺🇸
He’s only 16 years old, and he did an incredibly brave thing, saving the boy with such determination, courage and tenacity!
Truly heroic!
He deserves the highest civilian honor for his bravery!