Fourth-Grader Saves Brother from Abduction

fourth-grader Jordan Borawski was walking with his younger brother when a stranger approached them and tried to abduct the child. 

Jordan yelled for help while holding on to his brother and the stranger ran away. The two arrived home safely. 

Jordan was honored for his bravery by the Do The Right Thing Program of Greater St. Louis, a nonprofit organization that works with area police, schools and business to recognize children for helping others. 

“Jordan is the most gentle-hearted kid you will ever meet,” said Jordan’s mother, Vicky Seck in a district release. “He would give you his shirt off his back. Because of him, his brother is safe… he is a true blessing.”

The program held a ceremony Wednesday in Belleville, Illinois. KMOV news anchor Robin Smith and St. Louis County Chief of Police Col. Tim Fitch recognized the honorees. 

Jordan is the second Mehlville School District student to be honored by the Do The Right Thing Program. 

 Sofia Hatzigeorgiou for getting a bus driver's attention when her classmate was having a seizure. 

“I was sitting next to my friend and we were talking... then he started to stare and began lying down,” Sofia said. “I ran to the front of the bus and said, 'Mr. Rich, something is wrong—my friend is sick.' I was very scared, but I was also thinking 'I hope he is feeling all right.'"

Sofia's plea allowed her classmate to get the proper medical assistance he needed.