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ESPYS To Honor 15-Year-Old Who Died Shielding 3 Women From Gunfire
Dobson died of gunshot wounds sustained on Dec. 17, 2015, in Knoxville, Tennessee, after jumping on top of three girls to shield them. None of the girls sustained injuries as a result of Dobsons truly altruistic actions, according to Knoxville police.
If it wasnt for Zaevion, if he would have just ran off the porch, we would have probably been shot, one of the girls said afterward.
Zaevion was revered by his community not only as a football player but also as a mentor. He was a member of the 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville chapter. His mother, Zenobia Dobson, will accept the award on her sons behalf, according to the Associated Press. When she does, Zaevion will join the ranks of Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela and others who have received the Arthur Ashe Award in the past. Last year, the award was given to Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner.
The family of Zaevion William Dobson accepts with great appreciation the honorable Arthur Ashe Award on behalf of our beloved young man of valor, who sacrificed himself to save others, Zenobia Dobson said in a release. Arthur Ashe was a leading example of strength and courage for us as a family, and we feel truly blessed and honored that our Zaevion joins the ranks of honorees.
Like Arthur Ashe, Zaevion faced obstacles, but he overcame them, she added. With this award, we know that Zaevions name and example will never be forgotten.
RIP Sir you will be remembered as the hero you are.
Dobson died of gunshot wounds sustained on Dec. 17, 2015, in Knoxville, Tennessee, after jumping on top of three girls to shield them. None of the girls sustained injuries as a result of Dobsons truly altruistic actions, according to Knoxville police.
If it wasnt for Zaevion, if he would have just ran off the porch, we would have probably been shot, one of the girls said afterward.
Zaevion was revered by his community not only as a football player but also as a mentor. He was a member of the 100 Black Men of Greater Knoxville chapter. His mother, Zenobia Dobson, will accept the award on her sons behalf, according to the Associated Press. When she does, Zaevion will join the ranks of Muhammad Ali, Nelson Mandela and others who have received the Arthur Ashe Award in the past. Last year, the award was given to Olympic champion Caitlyn Jenner.
The family of Zaevion William Dobson accepts with great appreciation the honorable Arthur Ashe Award on behalf of our beloved young man of valor, who sacrificed himself to save others, Zenobia Dobson said in a release. Arthur Ashe was a leading example of strength and courage for us as a family, and we feel truly blessed and honored that our Zaevion joins the ranks of honorees.
Like Arthur Ashe, Zaevion faced obstacles, but he overcame them, she added. With this award, we know that Zaevions name and example will never be forgotten.
RIP Sir you will be remembered as the hero you are.
