Two Kingston first responders receive Medals of Valor for saving children
After saving two children from a house fire in March, on Monday they were presented with a special honor. Author: Peggy Lee Updated: 11:13 PM EDT May 3, 2021
KINGSTON, Pa. The gymnasium at the Kingston Recreation Center exploded with applause as the crowd gave two first responders a standing ovation.
The Kingston Council meeting was put on pause so that Police Officer Matthew Bonawitz and Assistant Fire Chief Floyd Young could be honored to save two children trapped in a house fire on Chester Street in March.
Officer Bonawitz arrived on the scene first around 3 a.m. and was told by family outside there were two children still inside. He ran in and saved one of those children from the first floor.