Dakari Hodges Story on WDIV 1130pm 2-19-10

Dakari is a third grader at Cornerstones charter school Washington-Parks Academy, located in Redford and has a very unique story.

Two years ago, he was in bed when his father shot his mother while she was sleeping in the next room. Luckily she survived. His father was incarcerated but Hodges never missed a beat. Despite this life-altering experience, people who know him best, like his teacher June Poirrier, describe him as a spiritual child who always thinks of others over himself.

The Pistons and Genisys Credit Union honored Dakari as a Michigan Hero on Friday 2/19/10.

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[alanna2fresh]

this little kid is in my class i cant believe what happened he has emotional problems but he is doing very good sometimes i feel worried for him but he is getting through it he has a best friend and sticks by him every single day even though i am just watching this today i feel he has a brave heart but i go to the pistons game with free tickets and stand on the court where he stood that exact day

[LUCANDIS]

Just love 4 Dakari.... Great kid...

[cmccaff542]

What a great, inspiring story. Dakari will go far with that much love in his heart!