Teen Gets Suspended From School After Making A Heroic Move For His Sick Sister

It doesn't really make the most sense in the world to punish students by telling them not to come to school. However, one teen in Texas received this penalty — but not for the reason you'd think. He was suspended after pulling off a heroic move on his sick sister's behalf. Then, when confronted about his actions, the teenager delivered an incredible response that tore through his community.

A Hard-Working Family

The Johnson family was a happy one. They lived out a peaceful existence in Poth, Texas, where dad, Alan, and mom, Jamie, worked hard to provide a good childhood for their kids Newt, Jasper, and Maggie.

Maggie's Issue

Maggie, the youngest, was in fifth grade. She attended Poth Elementary while Jasper went to Poth Junior High. Newt, the oldest at 16, was a student at Poth High School. Soon, however, the children's education became complicated...

Strange Symptoms

On an ordinary day in October, Maggie became very ill, complaining of debilitating cramps and crippling nausea. Incredibly alarmed and confused, her parents rushed with her to the local children's hospital.

A Hard Truth

Once the family arrived, they learned the awful truth about their cherished daughter's condition: It was worse than any of them ever could have imagined — and it seemed like just the day before, she was completely fine...