A 4-year-old Thornton boy’s calm thinking helped save his mother’s life two weeks ago, according to rescuers.
Thomas “T.J.” Roller called 9-1-1 to explain that his mother, Jennifer Roller, collapsed on the floor while making him lunch on Feb. 18, according to the dispatch tapes released today.
Tuesday, he will meet with Adams County dispatcher Jason Vigil and emergency personnel who quickly arrived at the home near 118th Avenue and Monroe Street.
On the tape, in a calm tone of voice T.J. said to Vigil, “My mommy’s sick. Can you please come over here?”
Vigil asked the boy to check to see if his mother was breathing, and the child politely asked him again to come over.
“I’m going to send my friends out there to help you,” Vigil replied in a friendly tone, “but don’t hang up on me, OK?”
Jennifer Roller made a full recovery, but her medical condition was not released by the city. She could not immediately be reached for comment.
The Thornton City Council plans to issue a resolution honoring T.J., spokeswoman Lisa Wilson said.
Joey Bunch: 303-954-1174 or jbunch@denverpost.com
