
On April 1st, Ryan Atkinson and Cohen White prevented a woman from re-entering her home that was on fire.
WOODSTOCK - Two Woodstonians have been awarded the Citizen Certificate of Merit from the city.
Ryan Atkinson and Cohen White were on their way to work on April 1st when they noticed smoke from a nearby house.
Woodstock Mayor Jerry Acchione explains. "They saw a woman trying to get into the house and get her cats, apparently, and they were able to keep her calm and separate while the fire department showed up. They did a phenomenal job."
Mayor Acchione was a part of the presentation at the Woodstock Fire Department. "At a moment of crisis, they demonstrated the highest values of citizenship. Compassion, bravery, a deep sense of responsibility to others, they simply are an inspiration to our entire community, and it really was honour to recognize them."
Their actions are being credited with preventing injury and helping to save a life.
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