“My message is that I hope people will recognize the heroism in him and others and become selfless,” Beus said. “It’s kinda what America is about, helping others.”
Of course, Taylor fully rejects the title of hero saying, “There are just so many people out there like me in our community, and, I’m sure, across America, that would do the same. t’s been great having a story like that out there versus, you know, one person who’s just super evil.”
His hope is that in light of this terror, people would not let fear be the determining factor.
“Hopefully everyone keeps going out and enjoying these festivals,” he told CNN. “I know for myself and all my friends, it’s the best part of the year. You can’t let something like this stop us.”