WARREN, Mich. – North America’s highest honor for heroism was awarded to two Warren police officers Thursday.
Officer David Chapman and Corporal Daniel Rose were the only two people in Michigan to be awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism this year.
The two were recognized for their bravery when they rescued an unconscious and severely burned 8-year-old boy from a live power line in 2022. He had attempted to swing on a downed 4,800-volt live wire.
Background: 8-year-old badly hurt, brother, 2 officers shocked after child tried to swing on live wire in Warren
Police were already in the area for an unrelated reason when they found the boy. The boy’s 10-year-old brother had tried to pull him off and also was shocked.
Bodycam footage captured the two police officers venturing into the taped-off area with water rushing everywhere and pulling the boy to safety.
Both brothers were rushed to Ascension St. John Hospital. The 8-year-old was critically injured, but he survived.
At Warren City Hall on Thursday, Nov. 21, the officers humbly accepted the praise from the top brass, Mayor Lori M. Stone and with all their families present to witness the joyous occasion.
“This medal means everything to me,” Chapman said. “I’m able to do what young kids where I’m from aren’t able to do: to show them there’s a way out.”
Both heroes were grateful to have the opportunity to serve a community they love so much.
“I think it’s good for the community to see that we are out here, working hard and trying to save everybody,” Rose said. “I think it’s really important for my family to be here, be able to see me and see what their dad does on a day-to-day basis.”
