2014-04-25

Sometimes the Internet is full of terrible, horrible, no good, very bad things. And then sometimes it isn't. 

Such is the case with the viral social media campaign called "Mr. Awesome" which remembers Calder Sloan. At 7 years old, Sloan was a vibrant, kind, and gentle soul, and his life was cut short by an accident at his family's North Miami home. 

But his memory, and his nickname, Mr. Awesome, live on in the hearts and minds of those around the world.

Mr. Awesome, Calder Sloan, Changes the World

Family friend Jim Cahill suggested on Facebook that to honor Calder Sloan's memory, people should post pictures of themselves with the a self-portrait Sloan drew shortly before he passed away.

"We really believed Calder was going to change the world,'' Chris Sloan said.

"These people we don't even know have just decided to share his love, so to me and my wife, he is changing the world."

Groups from National Geographic to the Miami-Dade Fire Department have joined in the tribute taking and sharing their Mr. Awesome photos on Twitter and Facebook.

Take a look at some of the photos of social media users who have shared their Mr. Awesome photos.

Mr. Awesome Pictures Celebrate Calder Sloan

1. Mr. Awesome

Calder Sloan's father nicknamed him Mr. Awesome. Since his death, this self-portrait of Calder Sloan has gone viral.

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Mr. Awesome

Calder Sloan's father nicknamed him Mr. Awesome. Since his death, this self-portrait of Calder Sloan has gone viral.

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Sen. Bill Nelson

Senator Bill Nelson of Florida poses with a picture of Mr. Awesome to pay tribute to Calder Sloan.

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Chris Bosh Loves Mr. Awesome

Miami Heat player Chris Bosh paid homage to Calder Sloan by posing with a picture of Mr. Awesome.

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Miami Heat Display Mr. Awesome

American Airlines Arena, home of the Miami Heat, displayed a picture of Mr. Awesome before a game.

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Broward Health NICU Team

The Broward Health NICU team pose with their print-outs of Mr. Awesome to remember Calder Sloan.

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Boca Raton Police Chief

The Boca Raton Police Chief and the Boca Raton Police Department shared their picture of Mr. Awesome on Twitter.

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Miami Beach Police Department Memorial

The Miami Beach Police Department placed their picture of Mr. Awesome on their fallen officers memorial with the caption that we remember Calder Sloan because of the way he lived.

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National Geographic Channel

The National Geographic Channel team remembers Calder Sloan by sharing their Mr. Awesome pictures on Twitter.

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Miami-Dade Fire Department

The Miami-Dade Fire Department posed for a picture with Mr. Awesome (hopefully after containing the blaze behind them).

10.
Mr. Awesome Goes to Washington

Mr. Awesome made it all the way to the White House thanks to this amazing bunch of people.

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Puppies Love Mr. Awesome

Even family dogs got in on the Mr. Awesome action, taking a minute out of their busy day to pose with the electronic image.

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