Jeff Wilson Honored For Saving Life

Jeff Wilson Honored For Saving Life

IIKA News Up-Date Chairman: JC Burris President: Tommy True Board Members: Jerry Smith, David Gabbard, Sandra Strong, Carol Burris, Mike Lewis, Bruce Guillaume, Jim McDonald, Phil McElroy, Willie Wilson, Don Bordinger, Melbert Lee, Kelly Markham Release: All IIKA Personnel Subject: Jeff Wilson Honored For Saving Life Master Police Officer Jeff Wilson of the Johnson City Tennessee Police Department and member of Honeycutt School of Isshinryu Karate was awarded the department's Life Saving Award in November 2005. On Saturday, Sept. 24, 2005, Officer Wilson arrived at the scene of a traffic collision and realized that there were passengers trapped in a vehicle completely engulfed in flames. Placing his personal safety at risk, he pulled the driver from the burning vehicle and carried her to a safe location. The courageous action of this officer saved the driver's life, and although she has severe burns over a large percentage of her body, she is recuperating at Vanderbilt Hospital. His resolution reads "Officer Wilson's courageous actions in the face of such a traumatic and life threatening event was a selfless act of bravery and valor that is reflective of the very highest traditions of the law enforcement profession." It is also reflective of the highest traditions of Isshinryu. (Article submitted by Debbie Honeycutt)