Warren Police Officers Awarded Carnegie Medal of Heroism for Life-Saving Rescue of Boy from Electrified Wire

North America’s highest medal for citizen bravery, the Carnegie Medal of Heroism, has been given to two Warren police officers, Corporal Daniel Rose and Officer David Chapman.

This year’s sole Michigan recipients of the Carnegie Medal of Heroism are Corporal Daniel Rose and Officer David Chapman. Following a storm at McKinley Elementary School, they were honored for their efforts to save an eight-year-old boy from the peril of a live 4,800-volt line. The cops went into the dangerous location to save the youngster, whose brother had also been shocked while trying to assist, even though the area was flooded by water. They chose to take the boy straight to Ascension St. John Hospital rather than waiting for an ambulance, which guaranteed his survival, according to ClickOnDetroit.

During the Warren City Hall ceremony, Warren Mayor Lori M. Stone emphasized the importance and uniqueness of the award, pointing out that only 18 people were chosen to receive the Carnegie Medal this year. Charles Rushton, the interim police commissioner, acknowledged the seriousness of the situation by saying, “What happened that day is as real as it gets.” According to a statement acquired by FOX 2 Detroit, “a child’s life is hanging in the balance, and it’s a split second between life and death.”

Thinking back on the core of their work, Chapman expressed his appreciation, saying, “This medal means everything to me.” According to an interview by ClickOnDetroit, Corporal Rose stated, “I think it’s good for the community to see that we are out here, working hard and trying to save everybody,” in reference to the wider influence on the neighborhood.

Chapman and Rose exemplified the fundamental duties of guarding and serving during their heroic moments. “No officer knows what comes, like, as every day comes you don’t know what the day will bring,” Chapman toldWXYZ.

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