eisely 13 Posted January 26, 2004 Share Posted January 26, 2004 This needs no explanation. ________________________ Cub Scout gets lifesaving medal Monday, January 26, 2004 9-year-old Monroe boy steered vehicle and gave medicine to his diabetic aunt By JOSEPH P. SMITH and GISELLE SOTELO Gannett News Service VINELAND The Boy Scouts of America presented its highest lifesaving award to a 9-year-old Monroe boy who steered an out-of-control sport utility vehicle to safety in Cumberland County. Brandon DiMatties, a Cub Scout from the township's Williamstown section, received the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms during ceremonies at the Wingate Inn. "I am happy and excited," Brandon said. He plans to hang the medal on his "hero wall," which already has a newspaper clipping with his photo and a brass plaque his school gave him for his actions. The award stems from the heroism he showed June 27. Brandon and his aunt were on their way to see Brandon's mom - Holly DiMatties, 31 - who was recovering from surgery at South Jersey Healthcare, Bridgeton. Brandon's aunt went into diabetic shock while they were driving on Irving Avenue in Upper Deerfield. He said he realized something was wrong when his aunt ran a stop sign. Another motorist estimated the Pathfinder reached 90 mph and, when the vehicle swerved into the path of an 18-wheeler, Brandon said he screamed his aunt's name to try to wake her. He then kicked his aunt's foot off the gas and pulled the vehicle off the road. Featured Advertisers All Shore Becker Nose and Sinus Center Dr Louis Manara Eddie's Outlet Oskar Huber Rutgers University Sharp Bratton Advertise with us! After stopping, he measured his aunt's blood sugar level using a glucometer - he calls it a "blood sugar taker" - and administered glucose tablets to start her recovery. "He not only helped his aunt there, he helped a lot of other innocent people that could've been killed," said Ed Loughman, vice president of administration for the Boy Scouts' Southern New Jersey Council. Holly DiMatties pinned the honor medal on Brandon's blue Cub Scout uniform at the conclusion of Wednesday night's ceremony. The scouts have three levels of lifesaving awards. Last year, only 16 members nationwide received the Honor Medal with Crossed Palms. Brandon qualified because he demonstrated "unusual heroism and extraordinary resourcefulness in saving a life at extreme risk to himself," said Dave Parry, executive director of the scouts council. "He's definitely among a select group," added council spokesman Jim Milham. "And it's very rare for a Cub Scout to get it." Link to post Share on other sites
Laurie 10 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Thank you for sharing such a positive story! Link to post Share on other sites
Fat Old Guy 11 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Hoo-rah! Link to post Share on other sites
acco40 95 Posted January 27, 2004 Share Posted January 27, 2004 Hey eisley, how about editing out the adds before posting (or possibly even now!)? Nobody show this to my nine year old. She ask to "steer" all the time. Link to post Share on other sites
eisely 13 Posted January 28, 2004 Author Share Posted January 28, 2004 I do edit out advertisements...I just missed one this time. Link to post Share on other sites
ozemu 10 Posted January 28, 2004 Share Posted January 28, 2004 I'm printing this out for my Cub Leader. Thanks Eammon. Link to post Share on other sites
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