Main

Devyn Holmes celebrates 28th birthday with family and friends

Community members and supporters joined Devyn Holmes in celebrating his 28th birthday on Saturday. A year ago, Devyn was recovering in ICU during his birthday, and many people doubted that he would live to see 28. On April 3, 2018, Holmes was shot in the head on Facebook Live. Cassandra Damper was arrested at the scene of the shooting. She is charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury. Surrounded by friends and family at the Texas City Park pavilion, Holmes said he has no memory of the shooting or the first few weeks he spent in the hospital. "I never doubted I'd survive," Holmes said. "I'm not the physically strongest in my family, but I'm strong mentally." He's still wheelchair-bound, but he says he can push himself up to a standing position. https://abc13.com/society/devyn-holmes-celebrates-28th-birthday-with-family-and-friends/5290918/

ABC13 Houston

4 years ago

aldohn emotional birthday celebration in Texas City the community coming together to mark a birthday Devin Holmes nearly didn't survive to see ABC 13s Deborah Wrigley was there for the event which included a surprise visitor a birthday party that marks not only a new year of life but that the person celebrating survived to see this day April first last year he was a passenger in a car when the driver pointed a gun at him it was posted on Facebook live moments later Devin Holmes was shot in the h
ead what saved him is an HFD paramedic off duty who heard a gunshot saw people running away he ran to Holmes performing CPR I did check for pulse I check for pulse in about two or three different places then I actually noticed that he didn't have a heartbeat so we just did we were supposed to do so was Martin who came to Holmes birthday party today the first time he's seen him since he brought him back to life the recovery defied all odds Holmes regained his speech and while he uses a wheelchair
he's continuing therapy that allows him to stand and he says he has a purpose to encourage others Nilay come in and do that they may not be where they know what that's the easy way he says that man is alive today so he may have helped save a life sharee Holmes says her son story is helping others made them decide to do their therapy because they weren't doing their thing everything his goal is to go from standing with some help to walking so he can be able to participate in the life of his litt
le girl some might say that would take a miracle but Devin Holmes has seen miracles every step of the way I was at the hospital and one of the nurses told me that he wouldn't make it and now I can say hey look out Deborah Brickley ABC [Music]

Comments

@jirixkratky

that girl ruined his life..

@karmanewsviews3955

Bless that paramedic that was off duty

@martinnduba5401

Its unfortunate that his so friends left the scene immediately only for a stranger to walk to him and save him. Its also unfortunate that we are also surrounded by fake friends. He is a fighter.

@MrMarshmell0wman

When I seen the video I was disturbed how quickly a life could needlessly end by someone's stupid act I was saddened because I thought I witnessed a life drift away and hearing his final exhale. But knowing that he survived now brings me relief.

@poppybonnet9190

I remember this video. Was conflicted. Thought it was fake and if it was real, he dead. I was wrong in both cases. Glad he alright tho. Fighter

@quincy.0813

I’m so glad he’s alive he’s a soldier 💚

@martinirecords9471

This man who help him is so brave we need more brothers like this God Bless you Devyn

@luansantana1843

It makes sense we all thought he died on spot i mean he was shot in the head..glad hes ok tho

@coder928

Holy shit i never knew he lived i assumed he died on the spot

@daniellemarie6059

Yup I am crying 😢 thank you for saving this mans life. You have a beautiful baby girl who needs her daddy ❤️

@xilix

So happy he made it. I remember seeing that video. It was rough.

@yungjj5884

Just saw the actual video on somebody story and I thought he was dead

@nadiamccall4311

To all EMTs out there, thank you. You must see some horrible things and I know not all the people can be saved, but thank you for all you do. And I hope to never have to require your services lol. I also think Devyn is so tough, he can make a possibly full recovery at some point.

@andree1991

I thought he surely died right there. THANK YOU GOD FOR KEEPING HIM ALIVE!

@pontierent734

I'm so glad he is alive. This hit me hard when I saw it.

@DetaoMakesMusic

Im glad you're here and alive Devyn, and you are recovering!!🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤ never give up believing in those miracles!

@T4Tracy2

RIGHT ON, I was always hoping to hear Devon made it🤗🤗❤

@julieharris-zerance8854

love and prayers thanks for sharing your story..what a show of strength and optimism

@renitawilliams

That female did it on purpose!!

@JuniorVitteri

Like si venís de Twitter