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it s a meeting that s melting hearts around the world. it s one of those moments we ll never forget. 16-month-old joseph without part of his arm, getting a chance to talk to to shaquem griffin at a fan event in georgia. the emotional video has gone viral with more than 4 million views on facebook alone. joseph s entire family moved by the special moment. not only is he going to be an inspiration for joseph but he s an inspiration for us. shaquem helps others see if he can do anything than joseph will be able to do it as well. i first sat down with griffin last spring a week before he became the first one-handed athlete drafted into the league. i never thought when i was younger i would be at this point now. why didn t you think you would be here? i knew no matter how good i did, everything that i pushed
for, there was always going to be some doubt. some people want to put limitations on what i can do. i think i ve been doing pretty well, i ve shown what i can do. griffin s history-making led the nfl to present him with its game changer award earlier this month. the message i want to give today is for those of you that have dreams, aspirations to be great in life, don t let negativity dictate what you can become. this young player breaking down in tears after receiving a griffin jersey for his birthday. yes, look at you, cutie, so sweet. but he is the latest to learn that limousines, no matter what they are, belong on the sidelines. want to give a hug? okay, go ahead. aww. to be able to have someone like shaquem, who raises
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it s emotional just, you know, what an inspiration to everybody. how could you not root for that guy? the things he s achieved with, you know, having one arm and overcoming all these things is crazy now. alex even catching the attention of the nfl. seattle seahawks linebacker shaquem griffin also born without his left hand. bench pressing with his prosthetic hand. running faster than any linebacker in 15 years. absolutely dominating. hugging his mom right on the field. he tweeted alex, that new recruit, i see you, bro. strength and prayer right there in that tweet. it s pretty sweet. i mean, not really i didn t really expect it, not honestly. and alex telling us tonight, he s excited about committing. he s focused on his future from here on out. alex, you are incredible. and the grizzlies are lucky. that s for sure. i m david muir. i hope to see you right back here tomorrow.