Interview

This viral story was picked up by KSDK anchor, Ray Strickland. He invited Jerald and his family for an interview on their channel. He patted Jerald on his back saying, “As an 11-year-old, for you to have the wherewithal, on a loud and distracting school bus, to see a man in need and want to help was unbelievable.”

Courage

He continued by saying, “Even when the bus driver thought you were seeing things. You knew what you saw, and told your mother that you need to go there! That showed real courage.” Jerald was commended for his fearlessness and knowing what his gut says. 

Avoiding The Worst

Who knows what would have happened if Jerald ended up ignoring what he saw. Billy would have remained in that ditch until someone would have found his lifeless body. Jerald made the right call and his one decision ended up saving Billy’s life. 

NFL Champ

Since that incident, the school was not the same for Jerald. Everyone applauded him for what he did, he was the most popular boy in his school! Not that he helped Billy for this kind of reaction, but getting attention from his crush was certainly an added bonus in this situation! Regardless, Jerald is still an avid football player, determined on his goal to reach the NFL one day himself.