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Without them, the Woodman Avenue explosion would have been much worse.
Thursday afternoon, London police saluted the officers, first responders, behind-the-scenes staff members, and ordinary citizens who without pausing to think about their own safety prevented the blast on Aug. 14, 2019, in London’s Old East Village from becoming an even greater tragedy.
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“In the face of unknown danger . . . heroes emerged from all directions to offer assistance” police Chief Steve Williams said during a 20-minute virtual ceremony. He prefaced that remark by saying he doesn’t use the term “hero” lightly.