The Parra family shared a statement thanking everyone for their prayers and kindness. “Our hearts are broken, but we find peace knowing that Jesse’s spirit lives on in others,” they wrote. “He was our miracle, and now he is the miracle for others.”

As Arizona mourns, the story of Little Jesse Parra stands as a powerful reminder that even in tragedy, compassion and courage can shine through. His legacy will live on — not just in the hearts of those who loved him, but in the lives of those he saved.