Brave young man here
That is true alpha-male shit. I wonder how much his father is involved in his life. Considering that mommy doesn't have the same last name as daddy, it could be that they are accomplished and educated or unwed.
His ability to remember the situation is a great sign for his full recovery. Hopefully, he turns this into a real positive for his life. Maybe he will have all of his education paid for, including private school up through high school graduation because Philadelphia area schools fail their students at an incredible rate.