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NO. 83-11
A RESOLUTION COnMENDING KEVIN SITSON
FOR COURAGEOUS SERVICE
WHEREAS, on August 6, 1983, Mrs. Linda Alaras of 434 Mako Drive
received a severe shock from an electric cord, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Alaras was unable to release the extension cord
and continued to receive severe electrical shocks and burns, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Alaras was alone in the house and was not able to
receive assistance, and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Alaras' appeal for help was heard by her fifteen-
year-old neighbor, Kevin Sitson of 442 Mako Drive, and
WHEREAS, Kevin Sitson ran to his neighbor's assistance and
observed her lying in water and unable to release the electrical exten-
sion cord, and
WHEREAS, Kevin Sitson, without regard for his personal health and
safety, quickly unplugged the extension cord and called for assistance
from the Atlantic Beach Police Department and rescue unit, and
WHEREAS, the quick action taken by Kevin Sitson prevented further
serious injury or death, and
WHEREAS, the courageous actions of Kevin Sitson have served as an
inspiration to his friends, neighbors and to all citizens of the City of
Atlantic Beach,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COr21ISSION OF THE CITY
OF ATLANTIC BEACH, FLORIDA, That Kevin Sit son be commended for his heroic
action in coming to the aid of his neighbor.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That the City Commission extends to Kevin
Sitson this community's gratitude for his willingness to come to the
assistance of a fellow citizen in time of need.
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Passed by the City Commission on August 22, 1983
ATTEST:
(S'4L) Adelaide R. Tucker, City Clerk
ATLANTIC BEACH POLICE DEPARTMENT
Inter-Departmental Correspondence
( ) Personal Action request(leave, over- DATE August 06, 1983
time,compensatory time, etc. )
( ) Equipment Request
(€x) Suggestion
( ) Complaint
( ) Other
TO: Lt. N. VanderWal, Acting Chief of Police
FROM: Sgt. Smith, Day Watch Supervisor
SUBJECT: Letter of Commendation
Lt. VanderWal:
On August 6, 1983 at approximately 8: 30AM, Officer Hall responded to a call
of "someone calling for help" at 434 Mako Drive, Atlantic Beach. Officer Hall
found Ms. Linda Alaras suffering from a severe electrical shock. Ms. Alaras was
in her home alone when she noticed a water leak on her concrete patio. As she
went to investigate, she observed an extension cord laying in the water. She reached
down to pick up the cord which had the insulation chewed off by her dog, and
received the shock. She was knocked off her feet by the jolt and was then laying
in the water unable to release the extension cord which by this time was burning
the skin across the inside of her hand. Ms. Alaras was able to yell.-for help, which
was heard by her 15 year old neighbor, Kevin Sitson of 442 Mako Drive. Kevin ran
over and quickly unplugged the extension cord. Ms. Alaras, who had just recently
been released from the hospital,had lost all feeling in both arms, suffered third
degree burns on her hands but otherwise : as all right. Rescue treated her at the scene
then she was transported to Beaches to have her back checked.
Officer Hall feels that Kevin Sitson prevented Ms. Alaras from being shocked to
death. We would recommend that the Department write Kevin a letter commending
him for his quick action and thanking him on behalf of the Department and the
Community for coming to the aid of his neighbor.
Sgt. J.I. Smith