In 2021, Jayden Groves was age 11 when he was honored by the St. Louis Fire Department, Missouri, United States with a Heroism Award for his bravery in saving his 22-month-old baby brother from drowning in a pond when . Described as a quick thinker, Jayden wasted no time when he discovered his younger brother submerged in the water, promptly pulling him out and alerting his family for CPR.
Jayden’s selfless actions were not only acknowledged by the St. Louis Fire Department but also by his family and the wider community. His mother, Jocelyn Groves, expressed her pride in her son, writing on Facebook, “If it wasn’t for you, my baby wouldn’t be here today. You’re a great kid, very intelligent. Continue to stay on the right path. I’m honored to have you as a son. God is going to take you places.”
During an interview with NBC affiliate KSDK, Jayden shared that he is considering a career as a firefighter in the future. His aspirations to continue saving lives and keep the community safe shows that his heroic actions have inspired him to pursue a path of service to others.
Overall, Jayden’s bravery and quick thinking in the face of danger serves as an inspiration to all. As the St. Louis Fire Department wrote on Twitter, “We salute Jayden Groves. He. Is. A. Hero!”
