Hero Squad!

A few weeks ago Jonathan had to attend an Air Force Ball on a Saturday night at a local hotel. He had to go stag because a) no ball gown will fit over my belly, and b) we have two children who require my undivided attention at all times. Basically I didn't want to go.:) Poor guy was on his own! Anyway, being bored and alone during cocktail hour, he decided to walk around the lobby before dinner was served, and stumbling out of one of the other banquet rooms was an older lady, turning blue in the face and grabbing around her neck like she was choking and might collapse. Since he was the only one nearby he asked her if she was choking, but since she obviously couldn't respond he had to assume she really was choking! Being the cool cucumber that he is, he quickly jumped behind her and started doing the Heimlich maneuver. He said it took about 3 or 4 solid thrusts before she started coughing and threw up, and by that time there was quite a crowd of shocked Airmen from the ball surrounding them, so he told one of them to call 911. She was still having a hard time catching her breath and gagging, but luckily there was a hospital right across the street so the EMT's arrived quickly and took over. But I think he gets credit for saving her life. I'm proud of him for his quick thinking and acting! Like Zach said, "he's a hero!"