The Waxhaw Board of Commissioners recognized six-year-old Graham Huntley at their Regular Meeting on August 26, 2025, for his heroic actions that helped prevent a train derailment in Downtown Waxhaw.

Earlier this month, following a major storm, Graham spotted a fallen tree lying across the railroad tracks just as a train was approaching. He quickly alerted an adult, who was able to notify the train conductor. Thanks to Graham’s quick thinking and timely warning, the train came to a stop safely just feet from the obstruction.

During the meeting, Graham and his family were honored with a signed proclamation, a special gift, and had his picture taken with Mayor Robert J. Murray, III.

The Town of Waxhaw commends Graham for his bravery, attentiveness, and presence of mind, which helped protect lives and property in the heart of Downtown.

A Proclamation Recognizing the Heroic Actions of Graham Huntley

WHEREAS, on August 12, 2025, six-year-old Graham Huntley is being hailed as a hero after his passion for trains helped prevent a derailment in Downtown Waxhaw;

WHEREAS, Graham Huntley finds his greatest joy in tracking and watching trains;

WHEREAS, following a major storm, Graham Huntley observed a tree lying across the railroad tracks in Downtown Waxhaw and immediately alerted an adult upon noticing that a train was approaching;

WHEREAS, Graham Huntley’s quick thinking and timely warning enabled an adult to notify the train conductor, allowing the train to stop safely just feet from the fallen tree; and

WHEREAS, Graham Huntley’s attentiveness, bravery, and presence of mind prevented a major train derailment in the heart of Downtown Waxhaw and helped protect lives and property.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that I, Robert J. Murray, III, Mayor of the Town of Waxhaw, do hereby recognize and commend with deep admiration and gratitude the heroic actions of Graham Huntley, whose selfless courage and keen observation exemplify the spirit of community and vigilance.

Duly Adopted this the 26th day of August, 2025.