Blood was gushing out of his leg almost like an open fire hydrant in an inner-city neighborhood. "And the car went totally dead; we were rolling down the road. I turned the ignition and it didn't start, and they were still shooting!" "I turned around to look at my 3-year old,who was sitting in the baby seat behind me, and I noticed that his eyes were open and he was breathing. He looked like he was trying to cry, but no sounds could come out of his mouth."
David Rubin's car, after the shooting
...he realized that he wasn't the only gunshot victim in the car. A bullet from a Kalashnikov assault rifle had cut through the back of Ruby Rubin's neck, coming within a millimeter of killing the 3-year-old on the spot.
David Rubin in the hospital's emergency room
Ruby Rubin lies in the intensive care unit
The miracles through which G-d saved David and Ruby from this evil attack were numerous and they've been describing the horrifying yet inspiring story to audiences around the world. His simple but vital message in these difficult times? Be courageous, be active, and trust in G-d.