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On October 24, 2014, Alton Fire Department hosted an award ceremony for Jacey Montague. Jacey called 9-1-1 on October 5, 2014 for her grandfather, Tom Montague. Jacey and her 'Papa' were on a nature walk when Tom was struck unconscious by a tree. Jacy ran to her grandfather's home and called 9-1-1. She stayed on the phone until help arrived and then led rescue crews to him. tom sustained a broken neck and pelvis. Alton Police Chief Ryan Heath said, "<Tom> would not have survived his injuries if she didn't call when she had." 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Dispatcher Will Gourgiotis (pictured above) presented Jacey with a 9-1-1 Hero Award and a basket of 9-1-1 goodies.
UPDATE! February 18, 2015 - Thomas Montague returned home months after being crushed by tree. WMUR-TV reports Mr. Montague returned home on Wednesday, months after he was critically injured when he was crushed by a falling tree. Mr. Montague said, "I want to make sure everyone knows I'm thankful for what they've done." He said he knows the long and difficult journey he's been on couldn't have been made alone. See the story here: WMUR-TV News Coverage
