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Sam Jacoby of Bridgeport Dental Clinic presented Tom Von Seggern with a certificate of merit signed by Governor Dave Heineman from the Great Navy of Nebraska on Jan. 30. Jacoby felt that Von Seggern deserved recognition for his heroic efforts in helping save two boys from an icy pond on Jan. 4.
Sam Jacoby of Bridgeport Dental Clinic awarded a certificate from the Great Navy of Nebraska to Tom Von Seggern on Jan. 30.
Von Seggern was presented this honor due to his courageous efforts saving two little boys from drowning in a pond at Sidney’s Legion Park Jan. 4 at around 3:30 p.m.
One of the boys had slipped into the pond while chasing his dog across the iced-over pond. The other fell in attempting to rescue his submerged sibling.
Von Seggern and four other city workers came upon the scene and rushed to the children’s aid, saving them in the nick-of-time.
The certificate of merit awarde...
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