The youngster is 18-year-old Aldain Daley, who, on May 17 of this year, ran into the burning home of Vernon Sewell, an 86-year-old retired farmer, after the senior citizen reportedly left his gas stove on by accident.
Young Daley was hanging out with friends at a section of the community when they spotted smoke coming from Sewell’s home, located on a nearby hill.
It was at this point two of young Daley’s friends arrived on the scene to render some assistance.
The young man’s act of bravery has not gone unnoticed in the community, where family and residents continue to praise him for his heroism.
One resident, Marlon Daley, notes that Daley did a “great and brave job” and that youngsters across Jamaica can take a page from his book.
