Most people would do ANYTHING to save their child's life. If any of us lived in the USA and our health insurance ran out, I am sure we would do the same to help a family member.
Of course it's shocking that a country as rich as the USA doesn't look after its people's health properly, but that doesn't help Capt Haynes. Capt Haynes saved many lives, but even if he hadn't, he would deserve our sympathy.