Navy SEAL who saved 3 kids from drowning receives medal for his heroism

An East Coast-based Navy SEAL who swam into a rip current to save three young boys from drowning was recognized for his courage last month with a Navy and Marine Corps Medal, the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism.

“His problem solving, grit, and humility is [a] powerful testimony to our standard for character and service that we — the men and women of Naval Special Warfare — aspire to serve each day,” said Rear Adm. H. W. Howard III, chief of Naval Special Warfare Command, in a press release about the SEAL’s award, which was presented to him in a small ceremony on Sept. 22.