Police praised the boy for his calm response and compassion toward his mother and baby sister

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Zayden Herndon, 7, called 911 after his mother suffered a seizure at home

He gave dispatchers their address, answered their questions and comforted his mother until help arrived

Virginia Beach police honored Zayden with a Citizen Lifesaving Award for his response

A 7-year-old Virginia boy is being recognized for his quick thinking after his mother suffered a seizure at home and he called 911 for help.

Zayden Curran Herndon received the Citizen Lifesaving Award from the Virginia Beach Police Department on Tuesday, Aug. 11, after he helped his…

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