| During the 122nd Annual Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA) Convention, 16 year old member Tyler Latvala was recognized for his actions after being submitted for the prestigious Colburn Trophy Award. On March 7, 2014, Tyler miraculously saved the life of a young man in cardiac arrest that was found face down in the snow while Tyler was on his way to school. Since that time, Tyler has been honored several times for his actions performed on that day.
Colburn Trophy Award: http://www.msfa.org/content/annual/ColburnAward.cfm
Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association (SMVFA) Lifesaving Award: Several Huntingtown VFD members were presented awards at the Southern Maryland Volunteer Firemen's Association (SMVFA) Annual Awards Ceremony/Dinner held at Dunkirk VFD. Huntingtown VFD members Tyler Latvala, Amanda Martin, Dale Adams, Matt King & Kaitlyn Rogers were presented life saving awards for their actions on March 7, 2014. Unit citations were presented to Fire Chief Mike Montgomery & President Dale Bowen for their actions on the same call.
Link: http://www.hvfd6.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1253
Board of Education Award: On March 20, 2014 the Board of Education and Interim Superintendent Nancy Highsmith took time to recognize the heroic action and swift thinking on the part of four Huntingtown High School students and their substitute bus driver. The students and driver received official Proclamations and the thanks of the Board of Education members.
Link: http://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/info/submission/viewsubmission.asp?num=581
Board of Calvert County Commissioners Award: During their Tuesday, March 25 meeting, the Calvert County Commissioners presented a proclamation to Tyler Latvala. The large audience in the commissioners’ hearing room gave Tyler a standing ovation in acknowledgement of his heroics. “I don’t know how many ways we can say thank you,” said Commissioners’ President Pat Nutter. Wes Lapre, who is the commander of Calvert Civil Air Patrol (CAP), praised the actions of the students and bus driver, calling them “everyday heroes” that live in and serve the community. Latvala is the cadet commander of the local CAP. Picture courtesy of Marty Madden (thebaynet.com).
Link: http://www.thebaynet.com/News/index.cfm/fa/viewStory/story_ID/36178/comment_categoryID/36178-News/comment_parID/61263/comment/Y
Maryland State Firemen's Association (MSFA): This past Saturday April 12, Tyler was honored by the Maryland State Firemen's Association Executive Committee. The event took place at the Mechanicsville Volunteer Fire Department.
The March 7 incident: http://www.hvfd6.org/apps/public/news/newsView.cfm?News_ID=1229 |
