We all knew this story was coming. The minute Dwayne Johnson said he wanted to meet ten-year old Jacob O’Connor, who saved his drowning brother by administering CPR that he’d learned from DJ in his film San Andreas, we knew we’d get this story. Because DJ delivers dreams. And it couldn’t have come at a better time in this garbage pail of a week.
Quick refresher, last week, DJ gave a shout out to O’Connor after learning on social media how he rescued his brother. DJ was so inspired by the kid, he invited the kid and his family to Vancouver, where he was filming. As we know by now, DJ always keeps his words to fans. Yesterday, this popped up on his Instagram
And then, he gave credit to Jacob’s mom:
Remember in DJ’s video invitation, he told Jacob to bring his sweet tooth, well, he obliged:
Gawd, I could use a buffet of candy right now. I’d even settle for year-old Halloween candy, if only I could find where my stupid kids are hiding it.
Not one to share only a few photos, DJ also posted a video of Jacob and by his (?) trailer. I guess Jacob was a little nervous coming to the set, which I would be too. So this is a really cute moment with a more relaxed Jacob and ever-affable DJ. Apparently Jacob had a custom shirt made with DJ’s brahma bull (RIP) on the front and a picture of DJ from when he saved his two pups from the pool on the back.
I completely forgot about the puppy saving in my last post – I’m so sorry. It closes the circle on this story with Jacob doesn’t it? I don’t have much to add here, I’m letting DJ do all the heavy lifting today (because he looks so good doing it.) Basically, I’ll just finish by saying that when it comes to choosing a hero, Jacob made a good choice in DJ just as DJ did in choosing Jacob.
Photo credit: WENN Photos and Instagram
Does Duane Johnson go by DJ? I’ve never heard that before so it makes the post a little confusing.
Yes
He is actual perfection. Just seems to really live every day in a positive way that I admire. I just love seeing his posts.
Good guy!
That’s true- this kid has HEART, which is so beautifully emphasized by DJ. It’s so important to foster compassion in boys, this is a survival imperative, to cultivate empathy in this next generation of boys. Tears- good ones!!
But he plugged Floyd Mayweather, a nasty, violently abusive misogynist. Ugh.
I love this. :-). He’s awesome. As is the young hero!
OMG, that’s my worst nightmare. Children are so helpless around water. Glad there was a happy outcome! Fence in those pools, people!
The Rock is such a nice, sweet, cool guy. I wish there were more like him. This is such a lovable story
Thank you. I needed this.
When I’m out for a run and things don’t go well I fantasize about how awesome a musical by Taika Waititi starring the Rock would be. Just picture it, a constantly singing, dancing Dwayne who’s weirding people out because he’s also a furry. That always and realiably carries me through my rough patch. The Rock is the best!!*
*bestest, with this salt & pepper beard
Those are two of my most favouritests. I support this movie.
I so needed this today. Thank you.
Yay, Jacob! Best big brother award goes to you!
Thanks so much for this post; I cried *happy* tears for once. DJ is a man I admire so much and I am always touched by his humility and compassion for others.
I am bipolar and have been in a deep downswing of despair since the election. It is stories like these that give me hope for the human race. Thank you again.
Kim
He always seems like a genuinely nice, caring person, and I love how enthusiastic he is about his fans.
I’m not crying; it’s just really dusty in here.
Gosh…. when will I stop loving this man more? What an example of actor/celebrity. One who seeks the fame and, later, doesn’t try to hide in trash cans so that fans won’t bother them. I am in love. There, you won, Rock!