Captain America had a message for young Bridger Walker from Wyoming after the six-year-old made when he jumped between his sister and a charging dog. Left with bite marks, bruises, and 90 stitches, Walker told his father: “ꦓIf someone had to die, I thought it should be me.”

Now Walker’s favourite onscreen heroes have been commending his bravery, with the latest being Chris Evans. Walker’s mother shared the chil🦩d’s (dressed in his very own Captain America costume) to the special message from Evans. “I read your story, I heard what you did, and pal – y🤪ou’re a hero,” the actor said. “What you did was so brave, so selfless, your sister is so lucky to have you as a big brother.”

Evans went as far as🅠 to promise an authentic Captain America shiel🔯d would be sent to Walker as a thank you. “Keep being the man you are, we need people like you,” he added.

Actress Anne Hathaway also wrote on : “I’m not an Avenger, but I know a superhero when I see one.” Walker’s family have reportedly received private mes🍎sages from the likes of Mark Ruffalo, Hugh Jackman, 𝔍and Tom Holland in support of his actions. 

After sharing news on the incident on , Bridger’s aunt had hoped for a special message from one of her son’s heroes – it looks like she got her wish and then some. In response to people asking about a GoFundMe, she has requested that people instead donate to or ; both charities work with veterans to improve their mental health. Since Bridger is interested i💮n science and geology, she added that he’d also love for people to send him pictures of We’re not crying, you are.