Heroes do not only exist in movies or comic books; they can also be found in real life. These individuals live extraordinary lives and often make significant personal sacrifices to accomplish their goals.

On Tuesday of this week, a crossing guard in Kansas City made the ultimate sacrifice in order to save the lives of several children who were in danger.

Bob Nill, who was then eighty-eight years old, served as a crossing guard at Christ the King Parish School for five years. The pupils at the school regarded him in high regard, and many of them referred to him as “Mr. Bob.”

 

Around eight o’clock on Tuesday morning, a black vehicle allegedly drove recklessly into the crossing where Nill was standing.

 

Nill put his own life in danger in order to save the lives of two children.

 

According to Cathy Fithian, the principal of the school, who was interviewed by KMBC 9, “He stopped [two youngsters], and they listened, thank God, but then he, of course, was the victim.”

According to eyewitnesses, Nill moved the youngsters out of the way of the moving car as it went by. Unfortunately, he was injured in the collision. Randy, his nephew, commented that the brave deed wasn’t out of character for him at all.

 

He went on to explain that “What my Uncle Bob did for just getting little kids across the street seemed probably trivial to some people, but for him, it was a really important job, and now, we really know how important it was” (What my Uncle Bob did for just getting little kids across the street seemed probably trivial to some people). He maybe saved several lives.”

 

Prior to his retirement, Nill had a career in finance and served in the Coast Guard. He also spent some time in the military. After he stopped working full time, he became a crossing guard so that he could continue to be of service to the community even after he had stopped working.

 

Randy explained, “I think he felt like he could help children and help himself feel good about what he was doing.” “This was something I think he felt like he could help children and help myself feel good about what I was doing.”

 

On Tuesday, Christ the King Parish School issued a statement, which was posted on the school’s Facebook page.

 

Please allow us to fill you in on the latest information on our crossing guard, Mr. Nill. As we break the news to you of his passing, our hearts are heavy. Please continue to keep Mr. Nill and his family in your thoughts, as well as the children, parents, and instructors who were there during today’s event. In addition, we ask that you remember to pray for those who observed the incident.

 

“You should also be aware that Mr. Nill is a brave man. When the automobile was getting closer, he prevented two of our students from crossing the street.

 

Bob Nill, may you finally rest in peace. Because of the lives you helped save by your acts, you will be regarded as a hero for the rest of your life.

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