Throughout the week, our ACC Team searches through emails and news articles looking for someone who deserves to be the Hero of the Week… Find out how you can nominate a Hero of the Week at the bottom of the page.
When it comes to the men and women in blue, it’s not hard to find heroes especially when talking about Lieutenant Corey Brooks of the Salisbury Police Department in North Carolina. Lieutenant Brooks had won several commendations including the City of Salisbury’s Bronze Keys of Excellence, Veteran Officer of the Year, and the Brotherhood Award. So, when he said this next story was the scariest thing he’d ever had to do in his career, well, you know it’s serious.
Lieutenant Brooks was driving down the interstate when he saw a tractor trailer slam into the guardrail and catch fire. According to the police department, the video of what happened next looked like a real-life scene out of a movie.
The video shows Lieutenant Brooks running up to the cab where he found the driver unconscious. As he tries to pull the man out of the cab, a female driver came running up to help. Both he and Lieutenant Brooks were able to pull the driver out and get him across the street from the burning truck. As they got the man to safety, you could hear the vehicle burst into flames.
Lieutenant Brooks has no idea who the woman that came to help him was because she disappeared once she knew that Lieutenant Brooks and the driver were safe. The truck driver Michael Williams made a complete recovery. And, Lieutenant Brooks was once again honored for his incredible bravery.
Learn more about this story as covered by Charlotte, North Carolina’s WBTV.
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Kix’s Response:
This week, we’re happy to recognize Lieutenant Corey Brooks of North Carolina as our ACC Hero… And, as for the guy who walked away without getting his pat on the back? Here’s one from all of us at ACC.
Nominate a Hero of the Week
Now, we want to know who has made a difference in your life. Nominate a local firefighter, police officer, EMT or someone who is serving our country in the military. It could even be a neighbor, family member or friend who lent a crucial helping hand. Let us know all about the person who you feel is a real life hero by emailing us here and please feel free to send us a picture!
