Jacob Pearson (right), an eighth-grade student at Waller Middle School, visits with Enid Police Officer Michele James after Pearson received a Certificate of Merit from Enid Police Chief Brian O'Rourke Thursday, Oct. 23, 2014. Pearson performed the heimlich maneuver on Lila Johnson, the school secretary, as counselor Juliann Koehn assisted Wednesday, Oct. 15. Pearson and Koehn have been honored by the Enid Fire and Police Departments for courageous actions and rendering life saving aid to a member of the Enid community. (Staff Photo by BONNIE VCULEK)

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