A few weeks ago in Buda, Texas, Cary Clevenger was living the life of a regular teen. Hanging out at his friend Gavin’s place, he had no idea his identity was about to change. Suddenly, the eighth grader recognized his full potential by catching a dropping Cannon. That’s Cannon Jamison – Gavin’s two year old brother.
Imagine the super strength of a teen who catches a Cannon – er, toddler from a two storey window?
The toddler apparently called down from the window, grabbing Cary’s attention as he pushed on the screen with his face and hands. Seconds later he was tumbling out. Cannon hit a light fixture attached to the wall and landed in Cary’s waiting arms. The two fell to the driveway, landing unhurt if not a little frazzled.
Talk about drama. Cary will be able to milk this for years.
Okay, we’re thrilled that little Cannon is okay. Christie Jamison, the boy’s mother, has since 
installed a lock on the second storey window so that it opens only five or six inches. The other question is – what will she do about her little flying Cannon? Was he trying to live up to his (super cool) name? This boy is a Superman in the making, trying to leap out of tall buildings. Someone please tell him that he’s supposed to leap OVER the buildings.
The fourteen-year-old boy, with quick thinking and Mr. Fantastic-like reflexes, is modest as he talks about his life saving feat. But we know the truth – he’s a real hero.
As for little Cannon and his family, they’re grateful. And they’re also using the media attention to raise awareness about window/toddler safety. Ms. Jamison is hoping that others will take the story to heart and install safety features.
Cary? He’s hoping the glow of being a hero will stay until he enters high school – girls are going to love it.
Manitou Springs, Colorado on October 24th. This annual event commemorates the untimely death of good old Emma, who supposedly haunts the town. There’s even a completely bizarre coffin race where racers push their coffin with “Emma” inside up main street.
