Two employees of the City of Aurora Water and Sewer Division in Illinois, Daniel Chavez and Josh Elrod, are credited with saving the life of one-year-old Julian last week. Responding to a mother's cries, they quickly found her, holding her lifeless son. Their urgent intervention unfolded just as conveyed in a Facebook post by the City of Aurora, IL.
In a pressing situation, the city workers managed to maintain their calm. Elrod made the 911 call and provided important details while Chavez took the brave step of to perform CPR on Julian. As a result, the child began breathing before the ambulance arrived. CBS News reported Julian made a full recovery afterwards.
Awarding their praiseworthy actions, the Aurora City Council honoured Elrod and Chavez with an MVP award. By their quick decisions and actions they underlined why it is vital to have and to use life-saving skills for the community's betterment.
Juilan's mother, who speaks no English made her deep gratitude towards both heroes known at the City Council meeting. Using an interpreter, she expressed her elation over the fact that these men were present at the right time to save her son.
It is indeed commendable, how individuals like Chavez and Elrod can truly make a difference through their grounded actions. They showed great responsibility and quick thinking, leading to an emergency situation ending on a happy note.
