RICHMOND, Va. — A 12-year-old Petersburg boy received special recognition for his heroic actions that saved his family from a house fire.
Romir Parker was honored at the Petersburg City Council meeting for rescuing his two younger brothers and grandmother from a fast-moving house fire two weeks ago.
"And whereas Romir Parker's courage is a shining example of resilience, responsibility, and the power of instinctive leadership in our youth. And therefore I, Samuel Parham, Mayor of the City of Petersburg, do hereby proclaim 12-year-old Romir Parker as an official City of Petersburg hero," Mayor Sam Parham said.
The young hero will throw out the first pitch at the Tri-Cities Chili Peppers game on Wednesday during First Responders Night.
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