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PHOTO BY ROBERT HALCOMB Cadet Jacen Post was joined by his fellow JROTC members while he was being pinned for the National Medal of Heroism .
he realized that he was suffering from a seizure brought on by heat stroke .
Post took several measures to ensure the boy ’ s health , including directing other persons to call for help and utilizing his training to treat overheating .
“ Jacen never flinched . He dove in , literally , and did what needed to be done ,” said Farley .
Post said , “ There wasn ’ t much going through my mind ; I thought back to the training I received that summer and that point , it was just muscle memory ... It was my job .”
Ultimately , the young boy recovered from his ailment . According to Col . Farley , the doctor who treated the boy credited Post with saving his life . The doctor told Farley that “ Jacen ’ s actions saved this kids life ... Had he not gotten him in the recovery position , this kid might not have made it .”
Farley also emphasized the importance of the National Medal of Heroism .
He said , “ There are only three or so of these awards given each year ... It had to go to the highest levels in order to be approved .”
Post was honored in front of an assembly of all of his fellow Corbin High School students . He is now entering his junior year at Corbin High School .
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