Florida Man Shot in Chest by a Friend Survives Bullet Thanks to his Cross Necklace

A 20-year-old man from Marion County, Florida survives a gun fired at close range thanks to the cross necklace he was wearing. The necklace (seen below) interfered with the trajectory and force of the bullet, and even the trauma surgeons believe that the man survived thanks to "divine intervention."

Cross necklace worn by Aidan Perry

Miracle Cross Necklace Shielded Florida Man from a Bullet 

Nothing short of a miracle saved  20-year-old Aidan Perry's life when a friend was showing off a gun and the gun "accidentally" opened fire from about 10 feet away. A bullet went into Aidan's chest, but did not kill him, thanks to the cross necklace he was wearing.

Thankfully, his Dad Aaron Perry had given his son a cross necklace the previous Christmas, and son Aidan was wearing it during the almost tragic event that could have taken his life.

His father said, "I don't want to say it was just a gift, but it came from the heart."

Aidan believes God protected him in this miracle, saying, "I think God played a big role in this...I think he's the reason I'm still here today."

Aidan Perry survived a gunshot to the chest

Perry said, "Even with a little bit of pain, I'm still here, so it's fine. As long as I'm still here."

Ocala Surgeon: Cross Necklace Saved Florida Man's Life

A trauma surgeon at HCA Florida Ocala Hospital surmised that the cross necklace shielded the force of the bullet.

Dr. Khafra Garcia Henry said:

"Because of [the necklace's] metallic component, it actually shielded a lot of the force of the bullet, so the bullet ricocheted off the necklace and entered his chest small. However, it was just in his fat tissues because it slowed down the trajectory of the bullet."

The trauma surgeon continued, "The bullet could've entered his chest wall itself, into the pleural space, which is the airspace around the lung between the bones and injuring his lung itself or his heart." 

Dr. Henry believes that Perry would not be alive today if was not wearing his cross necklace. 

The "friend" that shot Aidan Perry was arrested in Sumter County, and charged with "culpable negligence" causing injury. 

Doctors do believe Aidan Perry will make a full recovery with time.

Source: WESH News 2

What do you think of this miracle thanks to the cross necklace Perry was wearing?

Matt Smith is Leaving Doctor Who and Future Acting Roles

Dr. Who Tardis in spaceWallpaper

Actor Matt Smith is leaving his role as Doctor Who on BBC. Matt Smith played the Doctor for four years, and is ready to move on. He first took the role as the 11th Doctor on January 1, 2010.

Matt Smith leaves show as Doctor Who

Executive Producer Steven Moffat Respects Matt Smith's Decision 

Ever since Matt Smith has been the Doctor, he has kept the show's lead writer and executive producer, Steven Moffat, laughing with his ad lib humor which kept every day a delight on the set of the show.

Steven Moffat said this: "The Doctor can be a clown and hero - often at the same time - and Matt rose to both challenges magnificently. And even better than that, given the pressures of the extraordinary show, he is one of the nicest and hardest-working people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Whatever we threw at him - sometimes literally - his behavior was always worthy of the Doctor."

Doctor Who is a Time Lord, and freely travels the time line in his T.A.R.D.I.S. (see picture below)

Doctor Who's Time traveling TARDIS

Matt Smith said that being on the show was "the most brilliant experience." He was the youngest actor to play Doctor Who to date, at a ripe young age of 30.

50th Anniversary Episode of Doctor Who

Doctor Who aired its 50th Anniversary episode in November 2013.

Matt Smith will be replaced in the 2013 Christmas special on BBC.

Many fans of the show are sad to see Matt Smith replaced by a new Doctor Who.

At the National Television Awards in 2012, Matt Smith won an award for "Most Popular Male Drama Performance."

Easy-to-Remember Fact: The very first episode of Doctor Who premiered the day after the JFK assassination.

The Farewell to Doctor Who Poem:
Doctor Who,

The 11 Doctors (see list)

Where are you?
Traveling in a Tardis blue
Doctor Who
Sad but true
Matt Smith's leaving
after four as who?

Doctor Who List Past to Present

The Doctor...
is what we call him
when there's trouble
He gets there on the double
50 years is coming fast
celebrating the Doctor's past.
Matt Smith has bid farewell
goodbye, and adieu,
It's "go" time for Doctor one two.

The 12th Doctor was Announced on BBC America

On Sunday August 4, 2013, BBC America announced in a live feed that the new Doctor Who will be played by actor Peter Capaldi, who is Scottish. Peter Capaldi was also considered among the candidates when Matt Smith was chosen as the 11th Doctor. Peter Capaldi was seen recently in the movie, World War Z, also starring Brad Pitt.

Matt Smith to Star in Game of Thrones Prequel Series on HBO

Matt Smith will star in the new Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon, on HBO. The series is set about 300 years before the time in the Game of Thrones series. Actor Matt Smith will play the role of Prince Daemon Targaryen, and will have his own dragon. His character is the younger brother to King Viserys Targaryen and is heir to the throne. He has the true blood of the dragon and is a dragonrider.

House of the Dragon series is based on George R.R. Martin's novel Fire & Blood. House of the Dragon is set to have 10 episodes in its first season. House of the Dragon is expected to air on HBO in 2022.

Matt Smith posted a picture of his dragon in the new series to social media in late December 2020. He posted: "My ride for the upcoming show Caraxes" #exclusive #daemontargaryen #HouseoftheDragon

Caraxes the dragon in new HBO series House of the Dragon, starring Matt Smith