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Oswego Daily News

Pair Receive State Recognition For Saving Child’s Life

Lori Lawton and Jack Zeller were recognized Friday for their life-saving efforts back in January. On hand for the ceremony are, from left: Assemblyman Will Barclay, Zeller, school board member Tom DeCastro, Lawton, school board member Kathy Allen and Superintendent Bill Crist. They are joined by Lawton's daughters Eliza-Joan and Harmonie and son, Honnor.Assemblyman Will Barclay presented a pair of local heroes with NYS Assembly Resolutions honoring them for their life-saving efforts in January.  Lori Lawton, an Oswego City School District bus aide, and Jack Zeller, a bus driver for the district, were honored at the Transportation Center during a brief ceremony March 11 attended by dozens of their friends, family and co-workers.

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Oswego Daily News

Life-Saving Bus Ride For Oswego Student And Aide

Recently, D.J. Gibson, an Oswego Middle School seventh grader, was choking on candy while riding home on a school bus. Bus aide Lori Lawton responded and was able to dislodge the obstruction in his throat.

It was a normal day that was about to come to an end as seventh grader Dillon “D.J.” Gibson and Oswego City School District bus aide Lori Lawton boarded the bus at Oswego Middle School for the lengthy trip home. The two had no connection other than they were about to cross paths in an unforgettable event.

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