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Teen heroes. (The Goodness of America).(Brief Article)
On June 22, 2001, at a racecourse in Gorham, New Hampshire, a car driven by Edward Romney left the track, struck a tree, and caught fire. Christopher Duplessis, 14, was working nearby as a course volunteer. He and his father, who live in Mason Township, Maine, ran to the burning vehicle. As his father attempted to douse the flames with a fire extinguisher, Christopher reached through the open driver's side door and grasped Romney, whose clothing was partially on fire. Romney was restrained by wrist straps, but Christopher was able to free him and pull him from the car. Christopher and his father then dragged Romney to safety.
Romney was hospitalized for treatment of second-degree arm, leg, and facial burns. He survived. Christopher and his father were not injured.
In December of last year, Christopher received a Carnegie Medal from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission. The award is given to those who risk their lives to an extraordinary degree while saving or attempting to save the lives ...
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