Kevin Neary gets a little help from his friends

Kevin Neary does not want to be the poster boy for gun violence.

He just wants to live his life - albeit from the confinement of a wheelchair, courtesy of the kind of random street gun violence that is ravaging so many of our neighborhoods.

Neary was shot during a robbery attempt nearly five years ago just a few yards from his Philly apartment.

In the five years since, Neary has managed to persevere, thanks in large part due to the incredible support system of family and friends that have rallied to his side.

If gun violence continues to be one of the worst stories we follow every day, the way Kevin Neary and his supporters have reacted to the worst life can dish out surely is among the best stories.

We featured that mission on our editorial page today.