EMT Has 'Heart as Big as 737' for Helping Fellow Passenger

A volunteer firefighter/EMT from northwest Indiana probably didn’t expect the Internet fame that has come his way this week.

Jason Morris, 28, was onboard a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Chicago Monday, when a fellow passenger passed out. Morris calmly sprang to action, comforting the man, taking his vital signs, and communicating the information to Southwest’s doctor on the ground.

Morris’ action helped the doctor determine the flight could stay in motion to Midway Airport, where paramedics were waiting to take over.

“Once everything was wrapped up, I shook his hand and said I hope everything works out for you,” Morris told CBS.

After Flight 2298 arrived in Chicago, a woman who witnessed the incident shared the story on Facebook, with a picture of Morris. The post has received more than 9,500 ”likes,”

When Flight 2298 landed, a fellow passenger related the story to her Facebook friends, and included a picture of Jason Morris. The post was “liked” more than 9,500 times as of 9 a.m. Wednesday, and shared more than 2,800 times.

Southwest took to Facebook to express its gratitude for Morris’ kindness.

“We value a Servant’s Heart here at Southwest and it is clear that you have one as big as a 737. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Passenger you assisted and we wish them a speedy recovery.”