It\u2019s easy to believe that heroes don\u2019t exist, that they belong only in comic book strips and Marvel films.<\/p>\n
The truth is, they\u2019re present in all walks of life in the form of people who do extraordinary things, sometimes at the cost of great sacrifice.<\/p>\n
A much-loved crossing guard in Kansas City, Kansas gave his life in 2020 to save children who might otherwise have lost theirs.<\/p>\n
He was held in high regard by the students, many of whom affectionally called him \u201cMr. Bob\u201d.<\/p>\n
As per reports, a speeding black sedan raced right through Nill\u2019s crosswalk at around 8 a.m. on a Tuesday morning back in 2020.<\/p>\n
Sensing the danger, Nill put himself in harm\u2019s way to save two children.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe stopped [two kids], and they listened, thank God, but then he, of course, was the victim,\u201d school principal Cathy Fithian told KMBC 9.<\/p>\n
Fox 4 cited witnesses as saying the 88-year-old pushed the children back as the car sped past. Unfortunately, this meant he was struck. Nill\u2019s nephew, Randy, said the courageous act wasn\u2019t out of character.<\/p>\n