This Veteran Miraculously Survived A Motorcycle Crash, Now He Spends Weekends Making Kids Smile

Sometimes, miracles are found in small places. Other times they slam right into you.

That’s what happened to veteran Nicholas Scrima on a chilly October night in 2013. The veteran and motorcycle enthusiast was hit by a truck while riding his sports bike.

However, something ironic happened that night:

“It was chilly that day and so I had thrown on an Iron Man hoodie,” Scrima told Life Daily about the accident. At the hospital, paramedics and nurses kept referring to Scrima as Iron Man because of the sweatshirt. Likewise, friends on social media noted that “Iron Man had fallen,” and they had him in their prayers.

Fortunately, Iron Man got back up again and walked away with major bruising, but no broken bones. What followed, however, was the long process of repairing his bike.

“All the plastic [on my motorcycle] was basically shattered,” Scrima said recalling the event.

Afterwards, the Iron Man sweatshirt and jokes from the hospital stuck with Scrima as he repaired his bike. He slowly found himself painting it red and gold and he even bought an Iron Man helmet.

Scrima began riding around on his Iron Man bike and became something of a local celebrity…

…while still remembering what kind of heroism he comes from:

Beginning in 2015, Scrima was contacted by a riding group known as Sector 7, a team of motorcycle enthusiasts who also do great work within their community.

Sector 7 is a children’s charity comprised of motorcycle lovers. They dress up as superheroes and ride around to events where they can hang out with the kids who look up to them.

If parents can’t afford entertainment, these guys will show up. If a hospital is looking for a weekend activity, they’ll go there too.

Iron Man quickly joined the already growing partnership and since then, he’s been providing kids with happiness and excitement almost every weekend at various community events.

“If you make kids happy, you educate them, you teach them right and wrong, they’re going to grow into inspiring adults,” Scrima said about why he does this. 

Many adults these days inadvertently send the message to children that they should “do as I say, not as I do,” but Scrima and his pals are trying to be a positive role model with action. Sector 7 says they never pop wheelies or drive recklessly because children are always watching, absorbing, and imitating. Their mission is to teach positive values and safely influence the community.

The former marine said making children happy is one of the best feelings in the world. He said he doesn’t think it’s right to charge for something that’s so rewarding to its members.

Life Daily would like to thank Nicholas Scrima for his service in the Marines and all those who serve our country. Likewise, we are extremely appreciative of Sector 7 for sharing their story with us.

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