Resolution 1992-11 RESOLUTION NO. 92-11
WHEREAS, on Sunday, February 9, 1992, a frantic mother, Jaime Lobdell,
rushed her infant son, Tyler, who was suffering from a convulsive seizure,
induced by a high fever, to the home of her neighbors, Rich and Kathy Herron;
and
WHEREAS, Rich Herron proceeded to use emergency procedures on Tyler with
one hand, while dialing for emergency help with the other, and sustaining the
life of Tyler Lobdell until paramedics arrived; and
WHEREAS, Rich Herron, through his acts of immediate response, first aid
treatment, clear thinking, and compassion, saved the life of Tyler Lobdell,
while his wife Kathy Herron gave the emotional support to Jaime Lobdell,
during and following the traumatic event; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the United City of the
Village of Yorkville, Kendall County, Illinois, to recognize the heroic
acts of Rich Herron, and to extend gratitude on behalf of all the citizens
of Yorkville for sustaining the life of one of its children; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the United City
of the Village of Yorkville commends Rich Herron for saving the life of
Tyler Lobdell; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the United City of the Village of Yorkville
has great pride in Rich Herron, resident of the City of Yorkville.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United City of the Village of Yorkville, to be affixed this
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Michael & Jaime Lobdell
402 Sanders Court
Yorkville, Illinois 60560
February 26, 1992
On Sunday, February 9, 1992 about 3:45 P.M. , I went into my kitchen
to get some water for my daughter, Alexis. While I was in the kitchen
I heard Tyler screech. Tyler had been running a temperature all day,
and wasn't feeling well. I looked through our door into the living
room where Tyler was and saw that he was convulsing. I ran to him and
picked him up, and noticed his eyes were rolling back. Seizures often
induce vomiting and as Tyler was lying on his back he aspirated it into
his lungs, blocking his air passage. I tried to call the fire department,
but I believe in my haste & panic, I never dialed right. So I decided to
run next door to Rich Herrons house. When Rich came to the door he saw
that Tyler was turning blue and acted immediately. He held Tyler in
one arm and dialed for help with the other. He then struck Tyler several
times on the back, to which Tyler responded by coughing up vomit.
Meanwhile, my daughter was crying on our front porch steps. Rich told me
that Tyler was breathing and he was OK so I could go get Alexis. I just
remember Rich's voice saying he was alive and fine. Rich kept on
pounding on his back to keep his airways clear. Kathy Herron stayed by
my side and did her best to keep me calm. Their kids, Lisa & Mike, were
right there to help in anyway they could and eventually took over the
care of Alexis.
Rich was right there helping the police and paramedics with Tyler.
Kathy took me away from the scene and took over for me when I needed
help calling a family member. My husband was away from home at the
time so I had no one to help me. Rich & Kathy both were by my side
when they moved Tyler to the ambulance and both telling me that it
was going to be alright. He made a point to mention to me repeatedly
that Tyler was alive & breathing. That is probably what kept me
going. Kathy watched Alexis and Rich drove to Copley Hospital.
While in route to the hospital, the paramedics were outstanding.
When they were transporting Tyler inside the hospital, he began to
seize again. This sent all doctors, nurses & paramedics into immediate
action.
That first hour in the emergency room when Tyler was in the "crash
room", and no one knew what to expect, it was Rich who held my hand
while I cried & sat watching them work over Tyler. Rich was the one
to tell me that I had the best team of paramedics working on him at
the house and that he was in the best of hands. He told me that everything
would be OK and we would get through this. . All of us. . . .
His calm disposition helped me to endure those agonizing hours.
Tyler's condition was critical which caused him to be transported
to Rush-St. Lukes Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago. During that
time, the Herrons kept up with Tyler's progress through family
members. Tyler was released from Chicago on Thursday, February 13, 1992.
Being ignorant of the existance of Febrile Seizures before this
event, I felt totally helpless. I didn't know what to do to save my
son. Rich Herron took action, he got Tyler breathing again. I asked
him to save my son and he did.
Because of the care & attention Tyler received during the critical
time, he is doing wonderful today. Both hospitals agree that I did
the right thing by taking him to Rich.
Yorkville should be proud of her people. The paramedics & police
that responded to the call were fast & efficent, not only in their
expert care they provided for my son, but also the concern for myself
during this time and while Tyler was in Chicago. They stood by me
during the roughest time of my life and helped me endure the traumatic
events in the emergency room. My special thanks goes to Rich Herron
for saving my son.
NOTE: A febrile seizure is a seizure caused by a fever. It occurs
in about 2Z of children under the age of five. Only 30% of children
who nrve seized, will seize again.