FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:     
JANUARY 20, 2009

CONTACT: NANCY P. JACOBSEN
LEGISLATIVE AIDE
    Office: (631) 854-5100
Fax: (631)-854-5103
 Email:  Nancy.Jacobsen@suffolkcountyny.gov

LEGISLATOR STERN HONORS HEROIC ACTIONS OF CHRISTOPHER SUAREZ,
NICHOLAS GAMBINI AND MEMBERS OF THE HOLBROOK FIRE DEPARTMENT

Students summon aid for stricken neighbor

Legislator Steve Stern (5^th from left), Christopher Suarez (7^th from left), Nicholas Gambini (8^th from left)
and members of the Holbrook Fire Department.

HUNTINGTON, NY –Suffolk County Legislators Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16^th LD and William J. Lindsay (D-Holbrook) 8^th LD, honored Christopher Suarez and Nicholas Gambini, ninth graders from Sachem North High School, as well as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) and Paramedics of the Holbrook Fire Department, with Proclamations at the Department’s monthly meeting.  Christopher Suarez and Nicholas Gambini observed a man in great distress on the driveway at his home and immediately contacted emergency medical personnel to render life saving assistance.  It was their quick action in calling 911 as well as the medical expertise of the Holbrook Fire Department that helped save the life of their neighbor.

“It is my privilege to recognize Christopher Suarez, Nicholas Gambini and the EMT and Paramedics that saved this man’s life.  These young men have clearly demonstrated great maturity and sound judgment through their calm and timely action in summoning emergency personnel and have earned the gratitude of the entire Holbrook community,” Legislator Stern said.