{"id":887634,"date":"2026-06-23T17:58:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:58:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/887634\/"},"modified":"2026-06-23T17:58:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T17:58:47","slug":"texas-7-year-old-nominated-for-saving-drowning-brother","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/887634\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas 7-Year-Old Nominated for Saving Drowning Brother"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Patrick and Liam (Source: Johnson County Sheriff’s Office) <\/p>\n

BURLESON, Texas<\/strong> – A 7-year-old North Texas boy has been nominated for a rare police commendation after his quick thinking and bravery saved his unresponsive 1-year-old brother from a backyard swimming pool, authorities said.<\/p>\n

Texas boy saves little brother <\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

The incident happened Sunday, June 21, when Johnson County Sheriff’s deputies and paramedics were dispatched to a home on Ketron Road in Burleson, just south of Fort Worth. Emergency responders arrived to find the toddler, Liam, unresponsive after falling into the residential pool.<\/p>\n

First responders stabilized the boy at the scene before rushing him to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth. Sheriff’s officials confirmed Tuesday that Liam is expected to make a full recovery.<\/p>\n

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During their investigation, deputies learned that the tragedy was averted because of the toddler’s older brother, Patrick.<\/p>\n

When he saw his little brother in the water, the 7-year-old pulled the toddler out of the pool, alerted his mother, and then sprinted to a neighboring house to get additional help, according to sheriff’s officials.<\/p>\n

Sheriff\u2019s Commendation Award <\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

“In moments of crisis, even adults can freeze under pressure,” Lt. Keven George said in a statement. “Patrick did the opposite. He remained focused, acted with urgency, and demonstrated a level of courage, awareness, and determination far beyond his years.”<\/p>\n

In recognition of his actions, deputies have formally nominated Patrick for a Sheriff\u2019s Commendation Award. The nomination will be reviewed by the Sheriff\u2019s Office Awards Committee at its next meeting. If approved, Patrick will be presented with a formal commendation and pin.<\/p>\n

“His selflessness, courage, and love for his little brother serve as a powerful reminder that heroes come in all ages and sizes,” George said.<\/p>\n

The Source:<\/b> Information and images in this article are from the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n

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