McArthur Elementary Custodian Celebrated For Saving A Student’s Life

March 11, 2025

It’s no secret that Mr. Anterio at McArthur Elementary School is an angel.

And last week, custodian Anterio Minor was truly an angel for a student that was choking. Anterio is credited with saving the student’s life by performing the Heimlich maneuver.

On Monday, the entire McArthur Elementary family came together to celebrate Anterio as a hero.

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9 Responses to “McArthur Elementary Custodian Celebrated For Saving A Student’s Life”

  1. Wendy M on March 14th, 2025 6:06 am

    I know that childs family is so thankful for him. Instead of living every parents worst nightmare their baby got to come home because of this man. I’m a mom that lost a child 6 years ago and what he did may seem small to some people but by doing that one thing he saved a mother from a lifetime of tears every single day for the rest of her life on top of saving a life. He deserves to be called a Hero.

  2. Zanyrieya Gardner on March 12th, 2025 4:07 pm

    Thank you, Uncle, for saving that kid from choking. You’re a hero.

  3. Craig on March 11th, 2025 5:59 pm

    Well done!!!

  4. Well done on March 11th, 2025 2:29 pm

    Well done

    Sometimes in life there is an opportunity to step up and make a difference. On that day Mr. Minor answered the bell.

  5. Ms Minor on March 11th, 2025 1:10 pm

    Anterio Minor is truly a great person. And a hero to the children in his family, always going above and beyond. And you’re be surprised how many call him Dad even though they aren’t his. He is a very caring person.

  6. Gramgram on March 11th, 2025 11:04 am

    It’s good to know those children have someone like you keeping an eye out
    For them! Thank you so much Mr. Anterio, you truly are a Hero!!!!

  7. JTV on March 11th, 2025 8:16 am

    Not every HERO wears a cape. Thank you Mr Minor.

  8. Just Sayin' on March 11th, 2025 8:13 am

    Nice to see good news with a happy ending!

  9. Florida boy on March 11th, 2025 7:31 am

    Good job classmate





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