09/11/2025
Derrick Byrd, 20, was woken by a deafening boom and his sister’s screams—flames were consuming their home. Without hesitation, he ran through smoke and fire to save his family.
He caught Junior, six, and Rory, three, as they jumped from the upstairs window. Then came Mercedes, eight, trapped inside. Derrick ran back into the inferno, shielding her with his shirt, and carried her to safety.
Even after his family was safe, he alerted neighbors and ran ten blocks to get help. By the time firefighters arrived, the house was lost—but every person survived.
Derrick suffered second- and third-degree burns, yet he said simply from his hospital bed, “I would do it again.” He didn’t see himself as a hero—but his courage, instinct, and selflessness speak for themselves.
Some lives are measured in moments—and Derrick’s act will be remembered forever.
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