5-year-old S.C. hero honored for saving dad during medical emergency

By WBTV Web Staff | July 31, 2020 at 12:47 PM CDT - Updated August 2 at 11:23 AM

CHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WBTV) - A 5-year-old boy is being honored in Chester County after officials say he stepped up when his father had a medical emergency.

On Friday, Jaxon Goodman was given an Honorary Commendation for Bravery from Sheriff Max Dorsey. The sheriff says Jaxon called 911 when his dad had the emergency, stayed calm and helped his father get the service he needed.

On top of the commendation, Jaxon visited the department, got to see the inside of a patrol car and a fire truck.

Today, the Chester County Sheriff's Office and Lando Fire Department took time to honor Jaxon Goodman. Jaxon, only...
Posted by Chester County Sheriff's Office on Friday, July 31, 2020

Way to go Jaxon!