CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) - Two young heroes in Clarksville are being recognized and celebrated for their acts of bravery that are credited for saving their grandfather’s life.
Clarksville Cub Scouts Christopher and William Schroeder were recently awarded the Medal of Merit during Cub Scout Pack 503’s annual Blue and Gold Banquet held on Friday, Feb. 9. for their courage and quick thinking.
Back in May of 2023, the boys’ grandfather went from feeling ill to full cardiac arrest. The scouts sprang into action and advised their grandmother to call 911, according to Cubmaster Chris Williams.
After their grandmother called 911, William instructed her where to put her hands and together they performed CPR for three minutes and 42 seconds before first responders arrived.
While the two performed CPR, Christopher — who was in kindergarten at the time — ran outside and directed emergency responders to their locations, their cubmaster said.
In a statement, Williams expressed how proud he was of the boys' efforts and expressed the significance of the award.
"In my 30 plus years of Scouting, I have only read about this award in Scout’s Life magazine," said Williams. "I’ve never seen one, much less had the privilege of awarding such a prestigious award. To say I’m proud of these two Scouts is an understatement. Their act of bravery underscores the vital life skills we impart to our young Scouts. This is a testament to the impact of Scouting on young lives, fostering not just outdoor skills but real-world lifesaving actions."
Since the incident, the boys’ grandfather has since recovered and even participated in a canoe trip and several campouts with his grandsons.