Chris Evans is sending a real Captain America shield to a boy who saved his sister from a brutal dog attack
- Chris Evans sent a sweet video message to six-year-old Bridger, who saved his sister from a brutal dog attack on July 9th.
- Evans said: "Pal, you're a hero, what you did was so brave, so selfless — your sister is so lucky to have you as a big brother," and promised to send Bridger an "authentic Captain America shield."
- Bridger's aunt, Nicole Walker, explained on Instagram that her nephew fought off a dog that attacked his sister and later required 90 stitches.
- Walker wrote that Bridger said after the incident: "If someone was going to die, I thought it should be me."
Chris Evans is sending a real Captain America shield to a young boy who saved his sister from a brutal dog attack on July 9th.
Evans sent the video message to six-year-old Bridger, whose aunt Nicole Walker shared the video on Instagram.
In the message, Evans dons his best Cap' voice and told Bridger: "I read your story, I saw what you did. I'm sure you've heard a lot of this over the last couple of days but let me be the next one to tell you. Pal, 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."
Evans then told Bridger: "I'm going to track down your address and I'm going to send you an authentic Captain America shield because pal, you deserve it."
"Keep being the man you are. We need people like you. Hang in there, I know recovery might be tough, but based off of what I've seen, I don't think there is much that can slow you down. Bye buddy."
Walker told the story of Bridger's heroic act on July 9th on her Instagram, writing: "My nephew is a hero who saved his little sister from an attacking dog. He, himself, took on the attack so that the dog wouldn't get his sister."
"He later said, "If someone was going to die, I thought it should be me." He got home from the hospital last night. I know it's a long shot, but I'm reaching out to the Avengers and other heroes so that they can learn about this latest addition to their ranks."
In another post, Walker wrote that: "After receiving 90 stitches (give or take) from a skilled plastic surgeon, he's finally resting at home. We love our brave boy and want all the other superheroes to know about this latest hero who joined their ranks."
Evans isn't the only Avenger who has reached out to Bridger. Bruce Banner actor Mark Ruffalo left a lengthy comment on one of Walker's Instagram posts of Bridger: "Dear Bridger, I just read about what happened to you and I wanted to reach out to say this... People who put the well beings of others in front of themselves are the most heroic and thoughtful people I know."
Ruffalo continued: "I truly respect and admire your courage and your heart. Real courage isn't dominating people or fighting against people or walking around like a tough guy. Real courage is knowing what is right to do and doing it even when it might end up hurting you somehow. You are more of man than many, many I have seen or known. With Admiration... Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk/Professor)."
Spider-Man actor Tom Holland chatted on the phone to Bridger, while Hawkeye actor Jeremy Renner commented: "The first avenger. What fortitude and heart."
Walker detailed the full story in another Instagram post:
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