A stranger heard about this selfless act of a three-year-old who, despite his own struggles, wanted to bring comfort to other children. That man doesn't want to be identified. He's a Vietnam veteran, and he gave Bennett his Bronze Star -- the fourth-highest individual military award given in recognition of acts of heroism, acts of merit or meritorious service in a combat zone.

"He felt like Bennett was just as big a hero as he was, which is amazing," Nester said. "He's done so much for our country. I can't believe he would want to do something like that for my son."

The only condition of receiving the star is that Bennett must do his best to soldier through his treatment and stick around to help pick another hero to whom the award can be passed.

And he plans to.

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