John Merchant, (Back) J. D. Clary. (Photo courtesy Brown County Sheriff’s Dept.)
A 5th grade Hiawatha student was honored this week for his actions in saving his father’s life.
A ceremony was held Wednesday at Hiawatha Middle School for Daylon Edie.
The Brown County Sheriff’s Department said on Feb. 27 Daylon was rock hunting with his father Mark Edie when his father fell from a small embankment in rural Brown County, broke his leg and landed in a creek unconscious.
“Daylon waded into the water, pulled his father’s face and head out of the water and then quickly went for help,” said J.D. Clary with the Brown County Sheriff’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Department recognized Daylon with a LifeSaving Award Wednesday.
The certificate, presented by Sheriff John Merchant reads in part; “For exceptionally quick thinking and decisive decision making that directly resulted in the saving of a human life.” Also,“Your quick actions during this stressful event have brought great credit upon yourself, your family, and the citizens of Brown County.”
Sheriff Merchant said It was a great privilege for him to be able to honor Daylon for his heroic actions.