Thomas J. Cathcart saved Dennis DeJesus from burning, Ellenville, New York, July 22, 1987. DeJesus, 33, was in his second-floor apartment when fire broke out on the first floor. Passing by the burning building, Thomas, 17, bellhop, was informed that DeJesus was inside. Thomas wrapped a towel around his face and entered the building, where, despite thick smoke and intense heat, he ran upstairs to the second floor. Thomas found DeJesus at the top of the stairway. Dropping his towel, he picked up DeJesus and carried him downstairs and outside to safety.
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