Twelve-Year-Old Hero Calls 911 Before Death | Charleston News

Twelve-year-old Charlotte Ghekiere, a hero in the face of unimaginable horror, will be honored posthumously with the National Heroism Award by the Youth Peace & Justice Foundation after she bravely called 911 during a deadly family shooting in Montana — while her own life and those of her siblings and relatives were being taken. Her courage, confirmed by police, shines through even as investigators work to recover remains from the burning home. The foundation plans to plant a memorial tree in her honor in a Montana forest, ensuring her legacy lives on as a symbol of bravery and resilience. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a657103d5c415a73