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EXCLUSIVE: 20-Year-Old Died A Hero Protecting Family During NY Knife Attack, Dad Says EXCLUSIVE: 20-Year-Old Died A Hero Protecting Family During NY Knife Attack, Dad Says
Exclusive: 20-Year-Old Died A Hero Protecting Family During NY Knife Attack, Dad Says A New York family is mourning a young man who died protecting his loved ones—just weeks after graduating from college. Simon Brault, 20, was fatally stabbed outside his family’s Clifton Park home on Saturday, May 31, as Daily Voice previously reported. But for his father Bernard, the story is about something more: bravery, brotherhood, and sacrifice. “If Simon had not been there, [the attacker] would’ve stabbed my wife, me, or [Simon’s brother] Paul,” the elder Brault told Daily Voice. The grieving dad said the altercation began around 2 p.m.—on prom day. A 17-year-old boy, reportedly upse…
Blaze At Hudson Valley Home Put Out With Help From Neighbors Blaze At Hudson Valley Home Put Out With Help From Neighbors
Blaze At Hudson Valley Home Put Out With Help From Neighbors Thanks to quick action from firefighters and help from neighbors, a blaze at a Hudson Valley home was prevented from getting worse. The blaze occurred in Putnam County on Sunday, June 2, when a fire broke out at a residence on West Lake Boulevard in Mahopac near Rockledge Place, according to the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department. Thanks to the help of neighbors who spotted the flames, firefighters quickly arrived at the home and contained the fire to the outside of the building, preventing further damage to the residence.  No injuries were reported in connection to the fire.&nbs…
Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died Saving Lives Is Honored With Medal Of Valor Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died Saving Lives Is Honored With Medal Of Valor
Hudson Valley Firefighter Who Died Saving Lives Is Honored With Medal Of Valor A Hudson Valley firefighter who died in the line of duty last year was awarded a Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor from President Joe Biden. Jared Lloyd, a 15-year veteran of the Spring Valley Fire Department in Rockland County, died while responding to a fire at a nursing home in March of 2021. Earlier report: Community Gives Generously To Fund For Fallen Rockland Firefighter's Sons On Monday, May 16, Biden announced the 15 recipients of the Medal of Valor, which is awarded to public safety officers for acts of bravery made in an effort to save others. Nine police officer…