While this isn't something most of us want to think about, it would be hard not to agree that the only thing worse than a tense situation that put our lives in danger is one that also puts children in danger.
Unfortunately, as far any anyone knew at the time, that was precisely what one South Carolina bus driver and the 18 students in his care faced when an armed intruder forced his way on board.
But while his main priority was ensuring the safety of the children as the incident went on, he would soon learn that they had a similar priority for his well-being.
And that is why he now refers to them as his heroes.