AAA to Honor Students for Lifesaving Heroics

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on 04/29/2008

Source: AAA

AAA will honor three AAA School Safety Patrol members with the Lifesaving Medal for their heroic actions that saved the lives of fellow elementary school students. Nicole Epstein, of North Chevy Chase Elementary School (Chevy Chase, Md.), pulled an eight-year-old student out of a crosswalk just prior to a vehicle hitting him as it made a right hand turn.

Clarissa Sourada, of Union Mill Elementary School (Clifton, Va.), spotted a vehicle backing up towards a brother and sister as they crossed a driveway. While the 11-year-old boy moved out of the way when Clarissa yelled to them, the 7-year-old girl was confused as to what she should do. Clarissa grabbed the girl's backpack and pulled her to safety.

Raul Valdez, of West Gate Elementary School (Manassas, Va.), was holding back a group a students after school as traffic exited the driveway. When a 10-year-old girl suddenly darted out from behind Raul into the driveway, he quickly grabbed her to pull her back to safety to prevent her from being struck by a van exiting the school.

In addition to awarding three Lifesaving Medals, AAA will also recognize 14 AAA School Safety Patrol members from across the nation as National Patrollers of the Year for exemplifying leadership qualities, safety skills, school involvement, citizenship and volunteering.