Pittsburgh-area mayors and U.S. Steel on Saturday night honored the 15-year-old boy who ran into a North Braddock burning home to rescue an elderly neighbor .

Xaiveyon McMillan Taylor showed off his trademark smile during the event, which was organized by North Braddock Mayor Cletus Lee as part of the Mayor's Charitable Fund that he leads.

"Congratulations, you're a hero," Taylor heard as he entered the room, filled with mayors from across the Pittsburgh region, including Braddock, Turtle Creek, West Mifflin, and Braddock Hills, along with business leaders who sponsor the fund, including U.S. Steel President David Burritt.

When in October his neighbor's home caught fire, Taylor, who is autistic, jumped into action.

"Miss Evelyn [West] screamed for help, and I came [to] help," Taylor

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