I just received a call from my son in Michigan and had to tell the story.
He has been recommended for a Meritorious Service Award from the Navy for saving the life of a fellow student that OD’ed during class and has been placed on promotion list for Petty Officer 1st class due to his record and accomplishments.
The recommendation reads in part,
“ on May 16th 2007 Petty Officer Charles J. Mays U.S.N.C. took control of the situation when a fellow high school student collapsed unconscious. Cadet Mays then commanded a fellow student to call paramedics while he started CPR and directed fellow students to clear the area for emergency personnel that would be arriving. Upon arrival of 2 paramedics he continued to use the skills acquired in his emergency medical cadet training to aid the paramedics until the student was stable and ready for transport.”
I cannot tell you folks how this young man has made his father tear up in pride at not only his goal of being a Navy Seal but in his take charge attitude and his wish to help others whenever and wherever the need arises.
And to my Son , if you happen to read this, I salute you and hope you always know my pride of you in all you have done in your life. And it goes without saying, I love you with all the fiber of my being.. You are and shall always be the light in my life..
Paul R. Mays
