Chris Evans said goodbye to his Captain America character last year but that hasn’t stopped him from speaking with other heroes.
This hero in question isn’t Sam Wilson, Tony Stark, or even Black Panther. It’s 6-year-old Bridger Walker, a child that saved his sister from an attacking dog. Once Evans got word that Bridger was a Captain America fan, he posted a video thanking him for his heroic act.
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“Hey Bridger,” Evans said. “Captain America here. How are you doing, buddy? I read your story and saw what you did. I’m sure you’ve heard a lot of this over the last couple of days but let me be the next one to tell you: pal, you’re a hero. What you did was so brave, so selfless. Your sister is so lucky to have you as a big brother. Your parents must be so proud of you.”
You can check out Evans address to Bridger alongside a reaction video of Bridger, dressed as Captain America, listening to the message for the first time.
On July 9th, Bridger stood between his little sister and a charging dog. After the attack he said, “If someone had to die, I thought it should be me.” In recognition of true heroism, @ChrisEvans is sending Bridger an authentic Captain America shield. pic.twitter.com/nvnGsvrY27
— IGN (@IGN) July 16, 2020
As you can see in the video, the wholesomeness didn’t end with just Evans calling Bridger a hero. He promised to send an authentic Captain America shield to him. Considering Bridger already has the costume and is already performing heroic feats worthy of the First Avenger, the shield is the final piece the 6-year-old needs before becoming Captain America.
Evans’ last appearance as Captain America happened with 2019’s Avengers Endgame but despite that, he’s still asked if he’ll return to the role. Read about about whether Evans would return to Captain America in the future. After that, learn why Evans wasn’t originally on the list for the Captain America role.
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Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.
Source: IGN.com Chris Evans to Send Cap Shield to Boy Who Saved Sis from Dog Attack