Intern Daniel Hernandez Jr. helped Rep. Gabrielle Giffords when she was shot . The shooting left six people dead and 13 others wounded. After graduating from the University of Arizona , he was elected to serve on a school board in Tucson but also travels the country as an inspirational speaker . As a gay Hispanic man , Hernandez aims to inspire other youths with his story .
Intern Daniel Hernandez Jr. helped Rep. Gabrielle Giffords when she was shot . The shooting left six people dead and 13 others wounded. As a gay Hispanic man , Hernandez aims to inspire other youths with his story .