7-year-old Waylon Boyd’s quick thinking just saved a woman’s life!
The first-grader and his classmates were called to an assembly at Gaston Elementary in Oregon and he had no idea the entire school was about to know him for his heroic actions.
Boyd was shocked when the Gaston Fire District announced that they were at his school to recognize him for his amazing deeds.
Randy Hoodenpyl, an EMT with the Gaston Fire District, said: “We’d like to recognize Waylon Boyd.”
A smiling Boyd was invited to the front and received recognition and gifts from his peers and community. Other presents were a backpack, a first aid kit, and a T-shirt with “Next Generation Firefighter,” a great title for the child who saved a woman’s life.
Hoodenpyl told the crowd: “Last Saturday, May 4, we ran on a pretty serious emergency call.”
A woman was in desperate need of medical attention after a tractor had rolled over her. Thanks to Boyd, the Gaston Fire District managed to respond to the accident right away.
7-year-old Boyd was the only person who saw the woman in trouble. He didn’t waste any time and immediately alerted the husband and also his parents who immediately contacted emergency services.
When asked how Boyd knew to inform the woman’s husband, he told KGW8 that “he was in her family.”
The student seemed happy with his title of “hero,” beaming at the people gathered for his recognition day.
His family is also very proud that he managed to save the woman who is now healing from the mishap.
Samantha Boyd, his mother, said: “I’m really proud. We’re both really proud. He did really, really good. I think it’s something you as a parent want to see happen.”
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