The Brief
- A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism.
- He put his life on the line to try and save two kids from a burning car after DUI crash.
- He was able to save one toddler, and is now close with the little boy and his mom.
LAKELAND, Fla. – A Lakeland man just received one of the most prestigious civilian awards in the country, the Carnegie Award for heroism, after he put his life on the line to try to save two kids in a heartbreaking tragedy.
“It was a big surprise, very big. “Honestly, it hasn’t hit me yet,” said AJ Slater, the award recipient. “I was happy but sad at the same time, because all these awards make me think about Jolynn and how I couldn’t save her and how I wish I could.”
The backstory:…