People come into our lives for a reason . . .
In San Antonio, Texas, there’s a man who dresses as Batman, and has even trademarked the name Batman of San Antonio.
“My kindergarten teacher asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up, and most kids said doctor or lawyer, but I said, ‘Batman . . . I want to be Batman,” said the Lone Star state caped crusader.
While the real identity behind the mask remains a mystery, Batman of San Antonio has a reputations for helping out with kids in local hospitals, salute and honor local veterans, and acts as a consistent symbol of hope and goodwill toward humanity.
About becoming the area’s loved, real-life superhero, the unidentified human relays, “The day I almost died is the day Batman of San Antonio was born.”
Before becoming Batman of San Antonio, he was out jogging when he was struck by a woman who was texting and driving, sending him right through her windshield. The woman panicked and fled the seen, launching him into some trees on the side of the road.
Another man found him lying motionless and had him rushed to the ER. Turns out, the man who’d helped was a first responder.
That’s when the injured man decided to devote his life to fulfilling his childhood dream. Once recovered, he quit his job, bought the Batman suit, trademarked the name “Batman of San Antonio” and started fighting evil by doing good in his community.
Batman of San Antonio also live streams motivational videos to keep encouraging and lifting up others.
After relaying his personal story on one of his live streams, Batman of San Antonio received a message asking about the specifics of the place and time his near death experience took place.
It was the first responder that had initially helped our caped crusader friend.
The man who saved Batman all those years earlier, was now being saved by Batman of San Antonio himself. He’d been struggling with suicidal thoughts, but found encouragement and counsel from Batman of San Antonio’s videos.
Batman of San Antonio shares, “So, here’s the gentleman who knew me before I was Batman and when I needed help the most, out of just being kind in an act of humanity, he saved my life and got me the help that I needed. And when he was at his darkest point, thinking about possibly ending his life, the person that he had saved, had saved him. I want to inspire all people I meet to remember, they don’t have to have a cape and a mask to be a hero. The best way to fight evil is by doing good.”
If you or someone you know is battling thoughts of suicide, please know there is help. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.
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