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 Aldain was hanging out with friends at a section of the community when they spotted smoke coming from the Sewell's home, located on a nearby hill.
It was at this point two of young Aldain's friends arrived on the scene to render some assistance.
One resident, Marlon Daley, notes that Aldain did a “great and brave job” and that youngsters across Jamaica can take a page from his book.
District officer at the Santa Cruz Fire Station, Omar Simms, told JIS News that the community and Jamaica should be proud of the youngster and his friends, who sprang into action when they did.
