'We want him to remember ... that he’s not by himself,” his grandfather said
For some participants in Saturday’s parade, the event was a way to pay tribute to little Paul and all that his survival in the face of terror represents.
“He’s a symbol of the goodness that came out of it because he brought everyone even more so together,” Joshua Hernandez, who participated on his motorcycle, told KVIA. Eduardo Prieto, who also rode his motorcycle in the parade, told the outlet that he grew up with Paul’s aunt, so the event was “personal” for him.
“Unfortunately, his parents aren’t going to be here to celebrate his birthday with him, so we’re going to step up and make sure has a great one-year birthday,” he said.In addition to Paul, Jordan left behind two young daughters, to whom Andre was a loving stepdad, the family told CNN last year. “Not only did Jordan & Andre love each other endlessly, but the children were so loved by them as well,” a
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