AISD Police to Recognize Guerrero Thompson Student with 'Community Member Lifesaving Award'

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Ceremony at 8 a.m., April 15

The Austin ISD Police Department will recognize a Guerrero Thompson Elementary School student on Thursday, April 15 with the organization's Community Member Lifesaving Award for his heroic efforts during the Longspur Crossing Apartments fire in January.

Fifth-grade student Damian Saabedra was the first to place a 911 call and alert other residents in the building of the need to evacuate. Damian will be the first elementary school student ever to receive the Austin ISD Police Community Member Lifesaving Award. 

What: Recognition and celebration of the Guerrero Thompson student who will be given the Austin ISD Police Community Member Lifesaving Award

When: Thursday, April 15, 8 a.m.

Who: Chief Ashley Gonzalez and students from Guerrero Thompson Elementary School

Where: Guerrero Thompson Elementary, 102 E. Rundberg Lane, Austin, TX 78753. This event will be in the school cafeteria.

MEDIA NOTE: Media coming onto campus will follow AISD safety protocols which include masking, social distancing where feasible, and taking temperature checks before entering.

 

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