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Sunnyvale members of SAR honor deputy for rescue
By Zach Markovic, zmarkovic@starlocalnews.com
Sunnyvale residents and other members of the Sons of the American Revolution honored an area deputy for the courage he showed in saving two people.
Rockwall County Sheriff’s Deputy Keven Rowan was presented a Heroism Award lastweek by the East Fork Trinity Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution. DeputyRowan saved the lives of two women in January when he pulled them from their car as it sank into Lake Ray Hubbard.
his latest of many awards to Deputy Rowan was presented at a meeting of the Rockwall County Commissioners Court by Walt Thomas of Sunnyvale, President of the SAR Chapter. He was joined in the presentation by Dr.Montie Monzingo, Dr. Allen Christian and Tom Whitelock, all members of the Chapter’sColor Guard.
The two victims were Ngoc Do and Nhi Hoang Tran were driving home after an evening out when they got turned around and lost their way. Do was driving and trying to figure out where they were when the two made a wrong turn and ended up going down a boat ramp into the lake.
Rowan saw the car's brake lights just above the water as he was passing through the area on patrol. Rowan removed his utility belt and managed to swim out to the vehicle and break a rear window to get them out.
After securing the two victims he was able to swim the to shore and safety.
The SAR is a “lineage” society whose members have traced their family trees back to anancestor who was considered a Patriot by supporting the cause of AmericanIndependence during the years 1774 to 1783.
The East Fork Trinity Chapter serves the communities of Sunnyvale, Mesquite, Garland,Rockwall, Rowlett and Forney. They meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of eachmonth at Texas Land and Cattle Company restaurant, located next to Bass Pro Shop onI30. Guests are always welcome to attend the meetings and may contact Walt Thomasat w3thomas@swbell.net for more information. Men interested in joining theorganization may contact Chapter Registrar Allen Christian at alcjec@sbcglobal.net.
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The real story is the idiocy of the driver.
Thanks indeed to the officer. His part was commendable. "