Portsmouth Men Honored for Lifesaving Heroics

Police officers, firefighters, corrections officer receive 2012 State Lifesaving Medals at State House ceremony.

The following is from a press release.  Michael Eyre and David Sieben of Portsmouth were among a group of Rhode Islanders honored by Governor Lincoln Chafee and Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis with 2012 State Lifesaving Medals, the state’s highest award for heroics while rescuing people from death.  “When I visit schools to talk with students about the importance of public service, I always emphasize that there are many ways to contribute to your community. These are concrete examples of how people can make a dramatic difference,” said Mollis. “The actions of these heroes remind us that Rhode Islanders have the capacity to do great things.” The State Lifesaving Medal was created under state law to recognize the heroism of firefighters, …

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