America awoke yesterday morning to yet another horrific mass shooting, with terrifying images leaping from our screens and filling our social media newsfeeds. There were conflicting stories on the shooter himself, theories on his motivation, and vile, glee-filled posts coming from the Far Left, dancing on the bodies of their own fellow citizens. But amid the chaos and terror that literally rained down Sunday night on our fellow Americans doing nothing other than enjoying a night of country music in Sin City, stories of heroism have emerged:

Sonny Melton of Tennessee was a 29-year-old emergency room and intensive care nurse. He gave his life to save his wife, Heather:

Wife of Sonny Melton, Heather Gulish Melton: "He saved my life. He grabbed me and started running when I felt him get shot in the back." pic.twitter.com/yfdSFdC4rL

— Forrest Sanders (@WSMV_Forrest) October 2, 2017

There are countless stories of police officers and other first responders, including those who were off-duty, who shielded concertgoers with their own bodies, and rendered aid to those in need:

“A metro officer, who I owe my life to…actually covered me up to protect me from being shot,” Las Vegas shooting witness says. pic.twitter.com/X0KxOqgaKL

— CBS This Morning (@CBSThisMorning) October 2, 2017

He’s a fireman. She’s a nurse. When the shooting started they could have run. They stayed for hours, bandaging wounds #lasvegas pic.twitter.com/rtt63nBXUp

— Jennifer Brett (@Jennifer__Brett) October 2, 2017

And stories of everyday Americans doing whatever they could to help, including using their own personal vehicles to transport the injured to area hospitals:

Many were helping the wounded, who were being carted away on gurneys, stretchers and pieces of the red metal fence used at the concert. People shouted, “We have a head shot!”

I must mention countless Heroes who just put the injured in their trucks and drove them to the emergency room. I salute everyday Americans

— Rising serpent (@rising_serpent) October 2, 2017

After the Las Vegas shooting, people used metal barricades and wheelbarrows to transport injured away from the scene https://t.co/syyICPtSdQ pic.twitter.com/KgvzhNL0qS

— CNN (@CNN) October 2, 2017

Good thing you were there to help. Thanks for all you do Mike
Montana man helps carry wounded to safety in Las Vegas https://t.co/uxPbNOPgdM

— snowboard family (@snowboardfamily) October 2, 2017

A mother shielded her daughter from the hail of gunfire:

Las Vegas shooting witness shielded daughter with body – CNN Video https://t.co/8vmDuoHzGO

— ehab youssef (@Hoba1975) October 2, 2017

A brave young man assisted dozens before being shot himself:

Jonathan Smith, 30, saved ~30 people last night before he was shot in the neck. He might live w/the bullet for rest of his life. #vegasstrip pic.twitter.com/6hLujXWe51

— Heather Long (@byHeatherLong) October 2, 2017

And soldiers from “across the pond” jumped into the fray:

Las Vegas shooting sees hero British soldiers 'help treat the wounded' – as 'servicemen … https://t.co/8Dpl2wl1uc

— Lee Matthew Perry (@Toysoldier1313) October 2, 2017

Even musicians John Rich of Big and Rich, and Bryan Hopkins, did what they could to save lives:

At least John Rich was packing and gave his gun to off duty police officer: https://t.co/qYSpWixJPX

— Chassie (@chassie0094) October 2, 2017

Musician Bryan Hopkins: a guy went down right in front of us… then another guy 4 feet away… then two girls right behind us… #LasVegas pic.twitter.com/3opC46UjSP

— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) October 3, 2017

These are but a few of the emerging stories of everyday Americans who, in a nation where far too many are kneeling, stood up.

Folks, America is not a bunch of ignorant, kneeling footballers disrespecting that which allows them that right. We’re not hateful dolts accusing our friends and neighbors of not assisting our fellow Americans in hurricane-ravaged cities. And we’re certainly not strolling around with “conservative,” “liberal,” or “unaffiliated” buttons on our lapels designating our political leanings. If the events in recent weeks, including Sunday nights’ horrific attack on America herself, tell us anything, it is that the American spirit of selflessness and sacrifice is alive and well and thriving within the very heart of America.

Conservative men AND women protect their loved ones. As do liberal men and women. As do apolitical men and women. Geez.

— Patti Komline (@PattiKomline) October 2, 2017

Indeed.

Though there were indeed detestable posts made by the hate-filled, that is not who most Americans are. No, we are compassionate. We are generous. And we are courageous. And we will carry on. We will shelter those who are hurting. And give to those in need. And we will continue to do so without regard to political, race, or religious persuasion.

God Bless America and God Bless Country Music @bigandrichhttps://t.co/JX4xDehmmQ

— ACountryRoadie (@ACountryRoadie) October 3, 2017

In the worst of times, we are Americans first. Those who ran TOWARD the gun fire, and those who gave their own lives on a balmy October evening in Las Vegas, to selflessly save the lives of others, is proof beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are STILL America.