America meet yet another of your soldiers, Sergeant Amanda Graves of Flat Rock, Michigan.
A chemical operations specialist for A Company, 22d Chemical Battalion (Technical Escort), Graves was driving to work on Dec. 15, 2005, in heavy sleet with low visibility. The temperature was 29 degrees, roads were icy and schools had closed early.
While driving, she noticed something lying in the road at the busy intersection of Hanson Road and Route 24. She immediately parked her SUV between the object and oncoming traffic, surprised to discover the object was a young boy lying unconscious in the middle of the road.
“I couldn’t believe people were just driving by,” said Graves. “From where he was laying in the street it looked as if he had been hit by a car. As I got close enough I saw little boots and a bike, and immediately ran to his side.”
Graves used her Army training to render first aid, while another bystander called 911. She stabilized the boy’s neck while he was unconscious.
The 15-year-old-boy was riding his bicycle home when slipped on ice, hit his head and fell unconscious.
Graves stayed by the boy’s side and continued to assist the paramedics, making sure the boy remained stabilized while they placed him on the “back board” and put him in the ambulance.
Well done Sergeant Graves, I’m proud of you. Sgt Hook out.
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