Army Officer Awarded Soldier’s Medal for Heroic Ocean Rescue [Image 2 of 2]

HI, UNITED STATES

08.28.2017

Photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Silvers 

U.S. Army Pacific Public Affairs Office

Maj. Andrew Downey is presented the Soldier's Medal and
certificate for his heroic actions saving the life of a Milwaukee couple and
their infant child who were swept into the ocean on the island of Kauai in
April 2017. During a presentation ceremony at historic Palm Circle, Fort
Shafter, Hawaii, Maj. Downey is joined by his wife Rifka, daughter Payten,
and son Xavier. The Downeys are flanked by Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Bryant Lambert,
left, and U.S. Army Pacific Commander Gen. Robert Brown. (U.S. Army Photo by Staff Sgt. Justin Silvers)

• Date Taken: 08.28.2017
• Date Posted: 08.29.2017 20:49
• Photo ID: 3718560
• VIRIN: 170828-A-LT463-004
• Resolution: 4977x3648
• Size: 3.61 MB
• Location: HI, US
• Hometown: PHILADELPHIA, PA, US