it was a fun, lighthearted night that is until finnigan started choking. >> i tried putting my handsand tried taking the chicken out but, only one piece came out, it was very scary. >> reporter: the boys mom was seated a few places away. >> all of a sudden i saw him struggling and i looked at my older son and i gave him the look, like help. >> reporter: he recently finished his boy scouts first aid training, and he took charge. >> i turned him like this, i put my arms around him, one fist and a ball, and underneath his solar plexus, i pushed down and up. >> reporter: with his little brother's life on the line, he did the heimlich maneuver and it worked. >> i felt so relieved when it came out of my throat and i just said to myself, that was close, i'm alive. >> i could have easily stood up and said help, but i looked to my son and he was able to jump into action. >> i just saw the situation in front of me and i performed. we practiced it a lot, and i feel like that is so essential to be able to do that, because a lot of people every year die from choking. >> reporter: his actions caug