Heroic 4-Year-Old, Credited with Saving Mother's Life
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Heroic 4-Year-Old, Credited with Saving Mother's Life

CHARLES COUNTY - 11/18/2009

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The Charles County Commissioners recognized 4-year-old Waldorf resident, Samantha Mason, for her courage and bravery on Tuesday afternoon Nov. 16.

Mason is credited with helping to save her mother’s life. Samantha knew how to dial 911 in an emergency situation, and was able to communicate with the 911 dispatcher until help arrived.

The Commissioners also recognized 911 Dispatcher, Jaime Ostrander for her ability to keep Samantha calm throughout the call and wait for emergency personnel to arrive.

During the special recognition the Commissioners proclaimed November to be American Diabetes Month in Charles County. Representatives from The Maryland Foundation for Quality Healthcare were recognized for their work with diabetes prevention and education.

Click here to hear excerpts from the 911 call:


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beamherNot Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 7:42 AM
Great Job!!
Great job Samantha!!
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kmartiniNot Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 7:50 AM
Seems to be some holes...
What happened to her mother that required her life to be saved? Just curious.
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tara327Not Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 9:28 AM
Reply to kmartini: no holes
They don't say that it was a problem with diabetes, but they do say, "Representatives from The Maryland Foundation for Quality Healthcare were recognized for their work with diabetes prevention and education."
So, I think its safe to assume, it was something to do with diabetes.
islandgirlNot Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 8:28 AM
So sweet
What a great story! Little Samantha's voice couldn't possibly be any sweeter!

Re: kmartini- if you listen to the 911 tape, her mother is having a diabetic emergency
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kmartiniNot Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 1:05 PM
Reply to islandgirl: Ooo!
Thanks Kristen! I didn't see that link on there this morning when I left the comment.
amich123Not Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 11:49 AM
GOOD JOB SAMANTHA
I AM SO PROUD OF THIS LITTLE GIRL. SHE REALLY SAVED HER MOTHERS LIFE.
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cmmdlsNot Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 3:17 PM
To the little hero
Samantha did an awesome job and as well as the dispatcher. Great Job to everyone and Samantha stay sweet and caring!!
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tiredofitNot Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 6:49 PM
Finally some good news!!
Thank you to this awesome little girl. Stay sweet Samanta!!!
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prouidmom126Not Logged In
 11/18/2009 at 7:20 PM
PROUD MOM
Many thanks to all of you for your very positive comments. I am the proud mother of Samantha. There are no holes........I am diabetic.
Unfortunately, I was placed on medication that kept dropping my blood sugar. After complaining to doctors, family members and friends about how bad I would feel, everyone said,"your body has to get used to it". Well, after I got so sick, both of my doctors agreed that I should not take the medication but instead, take another route of treatment.
Lastly, I taught my daughter to diall 911 at the age of 2 because my Mom is very sick. NEVER did I think my daughter would be dialing 911 for me. NEVER! Again, thank-you for all of your kind words and the 911 dispatcher will ALWAYS have a place in my HEART!

The Mason's
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emtchickNot Logged In
 11/19/2009 at 12:37 PM
Amazing!!
That was simply amazing, I commend samantha for helping her mommy!!
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Arenas00Not Logged In
 11/19/2009 at 2:49 PM
WOW
This is the most amazing story/event that i have heard in my life. God Bless Samantha, the mom, and the dispatcher involved. Kudos to the mom for teachin samantha at a young age how to make an emergency phone call. God Bless! ! !
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