A heartbreaking video has gone viral, capturing the moment 18-year-old Kimber Mills was wheeled past fellow students and community members at University of Alabama Hospital on her way into surgery to become an organ donor.

Kimber, a senior at Cleveland High School in Blount County, Alabama, was one of four victims in a shooting at a party near Palmerdale on Saturday, October 18. Known for her energy, school spirit, and dedication as a cheerleader and track athlete, Kimber had plans to attend the University of Alabama next year to pursue a career in nursing.

The incident occurred shortly after midnight when 27-year-old Steven Tyler Whitehead approached a group at the party, leading to a verbal and physical altercation before firing multiple shots. In addition to Kimber, an 18-year-old man, a 21-year-old man, and a 20-year-old woman were injured. Whitehead has been charged with three counts of attempted murder and is being held on a $180,000 bond.

Kimber was critically injured in the shooting. Her sister, Ashley Mills, explained that Kimber was caught in the crossfire and that the shooter had approached one of Kimber’s friends, sparking the altercation that ended in tragedy.

Tragically, Kimber was taken off life support on Tuesday. In accordance with her wishes, her family arranged for her to become an organ donor. Ashley Mills revealed, “We’ve already got it set up for her to be an organ donor because that’s what she wanted.” Kimber’s heart was given to a seven-year-old boy in Ohio, and her lungs to a woman in New York. Footage of Kimber’s “last walk” shows students, staff, and members of the local community lining the hospital hallways to pay their final respects. Silas McCay, 21, another victim, walked behind Kimber as she was wheeled toward…

Honor Walk and Legacy of Kimber Mills

Tragically, Kimber was taken off life support on Tuesday. In accordance with her wishes, her family arranged for her to become an organ donor. Ashley Mills revealed, “We’ve already got it set up for her to be an organ donor because that’s what she wanted.” Kimber’s heart was given to a seven-year-old boy in Ohio, and her lungs to a woman in New York.

Footage of Kimber’s “last walk” shows students, staff, and members of the local community lining the hospital hallways to pay their final respects. Silas McCay, 21, another victim, walked behind Kimber as she was wheeled toward surgery. Despite being shot ten times, he miraculously survived.

The emotional moment highlighted the love and admiration Kimber’s community had for her. As Ashley said, “As soon as she turned that corner, the whole hallway was crying. You can tell she was really loved by the whole community.” Kimber Mills’ selfless act in choosing organ donation turned her tragedy into a gift, leaving a lasting impact on multiple lives.