It’s just a sense of duty, a sense of community, you go and you do your best – Emilyn Golden, Carnegie Hero #10343
I’m just glad I was able to help out for sure. I’ve seen death, but this time was really different. It’s a day off, you’re on a trip with your family, it’s something you don’t expect. – Brady M. Pratt, Carnegie Hero #10356
My body was working before my mind. – James Blouin, Carnegie Hero #10358
I wasn’t going to stop ‘til I found him. I knew I couldn’t live with myself if I just went to the boat ramp and said, ‘oh well, wait for the tow truck.’ So, I kept diving, so when I finally found him and felt clothing it was a big relief. – Joseph D. Donnell, Carnegie Hero #10380
I think it’s the epitome of true friendship and love in action. – Tisch Schmidt-Williams, Carnegie Hero #10438
I can’t even explain it. You don’t think; you just do. I couldn’t live with myself if I hadn’t tried to do something. – Alan H. Mackie, Carnegie Medal awardee #10393
Yesterday, I watched this man save another human’s life. Right in front of me. This man is a hero. A real-life hero. Maybe it was his years of experience as a police officer. Maybe it’s just who he is. But Bruce … this humble beautiful person … reacted. He risked his life … and saved a soul in the process. – Friend of Bruce J. Lake, Carnegie Hero #10410
I hope that I wouldn’t have to do it again, but if I had to I will and I encourage anybody that can help anybody to continue to help people. – John Phillip Lally, Jr., Carnegie Hero #10415
He didn’t have to jump in. He didn’t have to try to come out and help us. He could have waited for other people to come and get us, but he made sure that we were pushed closer to land so that way … they could get ahold of us and make sure we got back to the land safely. – Cousin of Antwaun Jackson, Carnegie Hero #10425