Paralyzed High School Teen Walks for Diploma
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- Опубликовано: 5 июн 2014
- PART TWO
(KUTV) High school graduate Chance Sackett who was paralyzed by a gunshot wound in 2012 walked today across the stage for his diploma.
It's 12 years in the making for hundreds of students at Copper Hills High School, but for Sackett, it's performing an unimaginable feat.
"I was thinking the entire time, 'I'm not going to look up at the crowd, then I'll get nervous,'" Sackett said. "So I never looked at the crowd or focused on them at all."
Sackett crossed the stage with his parents, family and friends watching every step.
"I was thinking, 'Oh my goodness, he doesn't have his crutches and there is no buffer on the stage it looks pretty hard,'" said Chance Sackett's mother, Michelle Sackett.
Chance was injured in February of 2012 when he and his father were cleaning guns and his father accidentally shot him.
"It entered right in the back of my neck and then out my left shoulder," Chance said.
He was told he would never walk again.
Today Chance beat the odds.
"Now it's a new chapter," he said.
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Reporter: Dan Rascon
Produced by: Kelsey Koenen Witt
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"Paralized after have been accidentally shot by his father". Oh, gosh, I can't even imagine how guilty that man must be feeling through all these years! Watching his son walking must be a big release not only for the young boy but also for his father.
Big Big congrats to Chance! Big Blessed Halleluiah for his Dad!!!!
I wonder if it was even an accident?
@@bartscrivenor2824 you're an insensitive prick. Just stay off the internet!
@@brandonlund8101 OK
And people wonder why you need gun control
Doctor: you'll never walk again
Chance: fuck you watch this
Look up Roy Benevidez, the ultimate Fuck you I'll walk if I want to!
fuck guns and the stupid users
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Walks into doctor's office
My close friend's sister was getting married. Their father was wheelchair bound. When they started to play the bridal march, through sheer determination and support from his daughter..........HE WALKED HIS "LITTLE GIRL" DOWN THE AISLE!
That was the last time he ever walked.
It's one of those things I will never forget.
That is amazing and wonderful ☺
That's a good memory
Are you sure you weren't watching The Office? You know...Phyllis' Wedding? ;)
Did she shoot him?
OMG, I CAN'T STOP SOBBING AFTER READING THIS!! THAT'S SO BEAUTIFUL AND TOUCHING!! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THEM!!!! 😭❤️❤️💞
Not only did he walk across the stage, he went up and down the steps as well! Absolutely incredible. Hope he's doing well.
What is a hero? A hero is a person who teaches others there is no such thing as quitting.
Helping Everyone Reach Over!!
He is a hero because he was encouraging people to keep pushing even if something terrible happens in the process. For ex he was paralyzed but he still got a diploma and walked across the stage without crutches
this is very true
Do you know who the real heroes are? The guys who wake up every morning and go into their normal jobs, and get a distress call from the Commissioner and take off their glasses and change into capes and fly around fighting crime. Those are the real heroes
I feel like there are two types of heros, 1 is what you just described. The other ones are the people who run into danger head first with no hesitation to help someone else.
I'm in a wheelchair so I can imagine his feeling. this is so amazing. I hope it's will happen to me
Dre, I hope it happens for you too brother
Drê stay positive and I promise it will. and don't let nobody tell u that u can't. blessings to you.
I’m praying for you.
There's no such thing as wheelchairs in Heaven.
I’m in a wheelchair As well and I’m a freshman in high school..... this is what I’m going to do when I graduate
At my daughter's high school one of the students was involved in a serious car accident. It left him paralyzed from the neck down and had to live on a ventilator. At their graduation along with five other schools in a giant equestrian arena in 2006 he was wheeled in on a hospital bed in his suit, cap and gown to get his diploma. He never gave up despite his condition. It looked like Superman had entered the building and the standing ovation lasted 30 minutes.
And we all know how Superman turned out.
@@armybeef68 This kid is now 33 and thriving despite being paralyzed.
Man his father must have had so much guilt 😭💜
I'm more interested to know how he accidentally ended up being shot in the neck. Why anyone would clean their gun with it facing toward someone, *especially their own child* is absolutely beyond me and quite outrageous.
Honestly. He should've also cleared the gun before he tried to clean it. Damn
Try to be happy and sad for someone, will you? Circumstances happen, believe it or not! People can get accidentally shot in so many ways. Stow away the accusations for later and smile for once; no need to ruin the mood...
Just be happy for this kid. The father already been through it enough. It was an accident that all.
I would imagine the wife would struggle to forgive him. Whatever happened, he was too casual and probably lazy about procedure.
@@Michijoy
People can get shot in so many ways, yes, but I can assure you, it hardly ever happens in families with strict rules on cleaning and clearing the guns.
Also, your blasé way of speaking about being shot, just makes me feel so European. I see getting shot as something that happens in awful drama-movies, something that is life-threatening, traumatic and horrible.
This is what TV networks NEED TO BE SHOWING !GOOD, POSITIVE STORIES !
except for that cheesy sitting down part by the newsguy.
accidently shot his son while cleaning a gun. Cleaning a gun with the bullet is in it... what the heck.! can u be more carefully than that
you should
shouldn't have guns at all if you have pets yorkies
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I make sure to clear my gun long before I clean it. I take as many safety precautions as possible. I'm surprised the father didn't.
People are always quick to judge. We're not perfect, nowhere even close. Mistakes like these happen and its tragic, but I think the father is already ridden by a big amount of guilt as it is. So I don't think he deserves judgement from strangers who don't even know all the circumstances of the accident. Have some respect..
@@xiaohuli96 I know that's tragic, and we all know how the father feeling after that accident. We feel sorry for him. Yes, we are not perfect but it doesn't mean we ignore the small things on this case. Maybe in America is Legal to have a gun but most country in the world is ILLEGAL to have one. That's why u need to be Xtra responsible just to have one. so let's start with empty the GUN before CLEAN it.
@@yogapurba6529 I'm not from the States and I think guns in civilians hands is dumb to begin with lol. ESPECIALLY around kids but like I said, this guy will probably suffer from incredible guilt the rest of his life, so it just feels like you're kicking him when he's already down, thats all. I understand where you're coming from though.
I thought I was having a bad day, then saw this, counted my blessing & marvelled in this young man's strength & determination. Well done!!
I wish he will recover fully and pray for him too.. all the best young guy.. keep going.. never look back
You should have prayed BEFORE this happened
@@armybeef68 ? 🤨 how would they know to pray about that not happening? Nobody THINKS things like this would happen. Of course we pray that any bad thing never happens.
Such a strong young man. Can you imagine what a great spirit to finish school and be smiling when some kids can't find it in themself to tolerate school and the peer pressure. I know I was one of them. This guy will do great things in his life
Here's a dad who's gonna feel guilty but not for the rest of his life as his son will eventually walk without any croutches ever.
Attitude is everything. I have Cerebral Palsy and walked across the stage when I graduated from high school AND college!
Good for you!!
Look at this boy, going through endless amounts of pain because society's told him he's not good enough as he is.
Beautiful.
That was beautiful.
I love the joy in both his eyes and his father's.. Such a tragic accident. I'm glad he doesn't blame his dad
A standing ovation? Talk about ironic
Football Fan who wouldn't feel proud of his recovery? It's moving and inspiring
they wanted to get the show on the road and he was takin to long
An amazing kid graduated. And now...the school doesn't have a Chance.
These tear drawing videos keep finding their way to my suggested list😭 I don’t know this young man but, I’m proud of him! Keep looking up buddy!
i really started getting emotional hearing how shaky the principal's voice was
So moving. Reminds me of my daughter after her car accident, leaving her with a T5 spinal chord injury and permanent optic nerve damage seeing her going from being a cheer- leader to a wheel chair was really hard, but she is such a sweet and strong person. They set her wheel chair on the stage and with her walker, she took one step at a time, to receive her diploma. There was not a dry eye in the auditorium. Everyone was standing and applauding her. The song I wrote for her went like this, Titled: "April Dawn". A little girl playing with barbie dolls ribbons in her hair with the sweetest smile she must have been an angel sent from up above how the Lord had blessed us with this little child. As the years went by we never would have thought we would see her lying there fighting for her life. We were told she would never walk again the kind of life she had known was now at an end. So many questions kept running through my mind how could this happen to this child of mine. Yet day by day the answer was clear as I saw her strength despite the pain and tears. Both young and old have been affected by her grit with God and determination she vowed to never quit. Then on the day of her graduation she turned eighteen years old there was cause for celebration she stepped across the stage with a standing applause eyes were filled with tears from the miracle they saw in "April Dawn".
He is definitely confident.Accidents will never keep us back.
Awesome! You just won the game of life - nothing can defeat you. Congrats and best wishes to this young man on his future endeavors.
The pain and agony that both the father and his son must have and continue to go through must be amazing. I hope both are at peace. Great story.
This made me cry😭🖐️ I can't tell you how happy and Amazing that is for him. I'm a proud person❤️
Congratulations, he did it with courage and determination. Well done chance!
What an example!!!!!!! He has helped me in ways he will never know. Thank you, Chance.
This young man has overcome a major obstacle in his life. When you're done shooting at the range UNLOADING THE GUNS AND TAKING THEM HOME TO CLEAN THEM IS BEST.
Id cry myself to sleep every night, and wake up crying. My soul soul would be aching.
Something similar actually happened at my graduation 21 years ago. One of my classmates broke his neck in two places and didn’t think he would walk again. And an ambulance brought him to graduation from the Rehab center and he walked to accept his diploma. He works as a trainer for the NFL now.
Good on Chance!
My son was killed 13 years ago by an accidental bullet to the head when his best friend lost control of the handgun he had.
I can barely imagine what Chance's father felt when he realized what had happened, but I can imagine the great relief he must have felt to have his son alive and now working toward walking on his own again.
Congratulations Chance! Hugs To Everyone!!
At my college one of the students & three of his friends went out drinking the night after he graduated high school. The car his best friend was driving was involved in a serious car accident. The result was 2 fatalities & he wound up in a wheel chair. He swore an oath to god he would never touch alcohol again if at the end of four years he could rise from his chair. At our graduation he wheeled himself to the foot of the stage, rose up and walked accross it. He had never told anyone he was recovering & I was lucky enough to be able to see his parents. I still remember after thirty years the looks on his parent's faces and the thundrous ovation he received.
They shouldn't have announce that he was going to walk across the stage and let it be a surprise
What a strong young man . Bless him and his family.
Well done Chance. Congrats on achieving every goal you have set for yourself so far!! You are a true inspiration.
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Would love to see an update on this young man. He probably has been a source of inspiration for many others. Hope he is still fighting and living a good life.
I got teary eyed after reading the caption, before watching this. Amazing!
Why I'm I crying. God bless this young man.
you never gave up on your goal and your amazing amazing young men congratulations
So how the hell does someone “accidentally” shoot their son. Shot while cleaning guns. So how did that happen. Like did the dad not check that the gun was unloaded before cleaning it.
Right? I hate to be judgmental but that’s an example of an irresponsible gun owner. I’m sure he didn’t do it on purpose and it truly was an accident but damn. Always, always check your guns first before you take them apart and clean them
@@amandamarie6764 even if you just got back from the range, still check the gun before disassembling.
Carelessness. Happens a lot. People forget that removing the magazine does not unload the weapon. Drop the magazine and dryfire the weapon to release the tension. Or, forget to remove the magazine, work the slide or bolt, eject a round, and think the gun is clear. The basic rule is still, never point in gun at anything you don't want to put holes in. And look at the weapon while clearing it. It only takes a second to check the chamber, and run the slide or bolt 3 or 4 times.
Course, Dad looks like a guy who is not unfamiliar with the bottom a beer can, and that may have had a part to play.
You GO son, many congratulations, you have graduated quite literally summs cum laude and not only with a diploma in your education but in strength of will, determination and how to overcome adversity. The world, aswell as your mom dad and family are bursting with pride in you.
WELL DONE.
Thank you for the inspirational video of horrible accidents
Awwwh🥺🥰 I pray he’s doing better now🙏🏽♥️ May God bless him🙏🏽
Awww as a mom of kiddos myself watching this made me so proud of him and teary
Awesome job kid. But this is why you never point a gun towards anyone. Cleaning one and it had a bullet in it? Scary. Glad everything turned out the way it did. Great video.
Oh my goodness! How wonderful is that? God bless that young man. 👍👍
What a outstanding story. Thank God for son strength and willpower to get better.
Doctors: You'll never walk again.
Chance: Hold my crutches.
Amazing, keep going the best is yet to come, one step at a time, I am so happy for you , and thank You for sharing, because this is definitely a positive outlook on Never say Never GOD BLESS AND PRAYERS YOU GET BETTER THEN EVER❤️You sharing this , on your fight and strength willl definitely go a long way not just for you but many
The guilt his father must feel
Amazing young man! ❤️❤️❤️
That was a heart touching story and made me shed some tears
God bless you, keep up the good work and CONGRATULATIONS....
Might have been 7 years ago but my eyes are totally wet with admiration for this young man!
These stories are so sweet 🥺❤️
To show you times may be bad but, never give up, glad for you great job and hope your dreams come true.
Very brave young man. All the best to you and may this just be the beginning of the best years of your life!
I haven’t walked on my own without crutches for over a year now . I have Avascular Necrosis . It’s where the joints don’t get a blood flow and collapse . So far I’ve had both hips replaced , a neck surgery, 2 lower back surgeries and now waiting for my next back surgery and both shoulders . So I know what it’s like to not be able to walk . I can only imagine how good he felt when he walked across the stage . Bless his heart .
100% respect and hard work for this day Congrads!!!
God Bless and keep him and his family.
god? really?
@@malahammer Yes, God.
Congratulations and go for the future with pride!!
Ok I cried...like, this is amazing!!!
Son: "dad, im winning now"
you set your goal and you got it congratulations and you're amazing
This would be an amazing story to do an update about!!
So wonderful to see!!!!
Awesome. We'll done. I hope he went on to walk many more steps and hope he continues to do so
I as a Farther can only imagine what his farther felt . I know how I would feel devastated .God bless him and his family .
God bless you chance you are amazing inspiring sweet.
God Bless him and fair play.
What a terrible father. Not checking guns before cleaning them for a round is beyond stupid. You should always check the chamber of a gun before cleaning it! It's common freaking sense.
God Bless you Chance.
That man epitomises determination and drive.
Skipping Monday's warm bath of compassion.
God is good always! 🙌
Well done young man, many blessings!
Proud of this young man.
The vast majority of gun injuries and death are in the gun owner's home and on loved ones or family friends.
Exactly. I cannot, for the life of me, understand America’s obsession with guns. It’s one of the main reasons I won’t visit there. (Another major reason is the toddler currently rage-tweeting from your Oval Office.)
@@margiebros6930 I don't know anyone who has a gun and I am from the US.
@@KevinShinwoo Um, my grandfather has a gun.
@@meaganbarnes3498 I don't know your grandfather.
@@KevinShinwoo True, you probably live in the city, far from countryside. Everyone in Texas has a gun.
This is a tear jerker
That's amazing congrats young man.
Good for you man!!!👍👍
God bless you you are amazing good luck to you and your future
I live in west valley. I remember this. Happy to see a follow up.
Love that his name is 'Chance'.
The chance of him walking will be 100% in time.
God Bless Ya's All!!!
God bless him
Like, even though your spine got hosed, you're awesome. Way to go, babe!
Great story!
Amazing!! Congrats.. wish him luck!!!
Fantastic
god bless young man
To God be the glory great things he Had Done. 😀😃😀👏👏👏👏❤❤❤👍👍
Hallelujah!
goes to show you nothing is impossible awesome job good luck in the future
That is a happy story of a brave young man
Just go to the next video. There's something in my eye.
I'm sure the dad had to live with that and .... thats a hard one
I’m so proud of him!
Mate you are a legend don from australia