Manchester terror attack victims and heroes identified

MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM — In the aftermath of the horrific Manchester bombing, two homeless men who selflessly helped victims have been hailed heroes.

The Press Association reports that Chris Parker was panhandling near the venue when he was knocked to the ground by the force of the blast. Instead of running for safety, he helped a little girl who had lost her legs, and comforted a dying woman.

Steve Jones witnessed bloodied children crying and screaming. He told ITV news that he pulled nails out of their arms and faces, claiming instinct pushed him to help.

Sadly, despite the efforts of Parker, Jones, and many others, 22 people lost their lives. Only 16 have been identified thus far.

Many were teens still on a high from seeing their idol. Georgina Callander, 18, an Ariana Grande superfan who studied health at Runshaw College, was the first to be identified. Young couple Chloe Rutherford and Liam Curry were among those confirmed dead, along with teens Nell Jones, Olivia Campbell, and Sorrell Leczkowski.

The youngest victim was Saffie-Rose Roussos, 8, who attended the concert with her mom and older sister— both of whom are still in the hospital for shrapnel injuries.

Michelle Kiss had been with her daughter and a friend at the concert, and while the two girls survived, the 45-year-old mom never made it out alive. Many more who died were parents waiting to pick up their kids: Alison Howe, Lisa Lees, Jane Tweddle-Taylor, and Polish couple Marcin and Angelika Klis.

Kelly Brewster died while shielding her young niece from the blast. She leaves behind a daughter and boyfriend. Other victims include dancer John Atkinson, PR Manager Martyn Hett, and an unnamed female police officer.

Thousands took to the streets on Tuesday for a vigil honoring the victims, as many others around the world expressed their deepest condolences.