While most residents were fleeing a burning apartment building near Aventura last November, Rami Ouazza was heading toward the smoke. On Thursday, that courage earned him more than just the gratitude of his neighbors—it has paved the way for his future in law enforcement.
Ouazza was recently awarded a $6,100 scholarship for his heroic actions during the blaze. The funding, provided by the Do The Right Thing organization in partnership with the Aden Perry Good Samaritan Scholarship Fund, serves as both a reward for his bravery and an investment in his academic journey toward becoming a police officer.
During the fire, Ouazza went door-to-door to ensure his neighbors were evacuated. At the end of a smoky hallway, he discovered a retired sheriff’s deputy trapped in the very unit where the fire had originated…