Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Covington, Nashville Medical Recruiting Company
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Sgt. Christopher Emerson, Kansas City Medical Recruiting Company
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Medical Recruiters Recognized as Heroes
By Gini Sinclair, USAREC, Medical Recruiting Brigade
April 2, 2015
Two medical recruiters have been selected as “Highlander Heroes” by their battalion commanders for assisting at the scene of traffic accidents.
The Highlander Hero program recognizes Soldiers who exemplify the Army standards.
Nashville MRB Company recruiter Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Covington, his wife and family were on their way to dinner New Year’s Eve, when they witnessed a car slam into the back of a flatbed.
“I stopped my car and ran to the driver’s side of the car,” said Covington. “I confirmed he was dead and called 911. The truck driver and his son got out of truck, and they were uninjured.”
Covington sent his wife, son and daughter home, while he and his brother stayed at the scene until police arrived.
“Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Covington is an extraordinary and astounding Soldier,” said Capt. Marqus Berry, company commander, Nashville Medical Recruiting Company. “His selfless-service and personal courage was revealed in this remarkable act and in his everyday duties at the office, home, and surrounding community.”
Sgt. Christopher Emerson with the Kansas City MRB Company, was driving his son to wrestling practice recently when he witnessed a vehicle swipe another car.
“I was on the overpass to I-74 going onto the Interstate,” said Emerson. We had a flashing light, and out of nowhere one car turned into the driver’s door of an oncoming car. One of the cars ended up on the edge of the bridge.
“I got out of the car and ran across to one of cars. The lady who hit the other car gets out of her car and is stumbling around. I went to her and asked her sit in her car.”
Emerson then tried to assist the driver of the other vehicle who was trapped in her car along with two children. He stayed at the scene of the accident until the police and fire department arrived.
Capt. Lauro Perez, Commander, Kansas City Medical Recruiting Company, described Emerson as an outstanding Soldier.
“His actions are a direct reflection of his leadership qualities and embedded warrior ethos. I am proud to have Sgt. Emerson as a part of the Olympian family.”
By Gini Sinclair, USAREC, Medical Recruiting Brigade
April 2, 2015
Two medical recruiters have been selected as “Highlander Heroes” by their battalion commanders for assisting at the scene of traffic accidents.
The Highlander Hero program recognizes Soldiers who exemplify the Army standards.
Nashville MRB Company recruiter Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Covington, his wife and family were on their way to dinner New Year’s Eve, when they witnessed a car slam into the back of a flatbed.
“I stopped my car and ran to the driver’s side of the car,” said Covington. “I confirmed he was dead and called 911. The truck driver and his son got out of truck, and they were uninjured.”
Covington sent his wife, son and daughter home, while he and his brother stayed at the scene until police arrived.
“Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Covington is an extraordinary and astounding Soldier,” said Capt. Marqus Berry, company commander, Nashville Medical Recruiting Company. “His selfless-service and personal courage was revealed in this remarkable act and in his everyday duties at the office, home, and surrounding community.”
Sgt. Christopher Emerson with the Kansas City MRB Company, was driving his son to wrestling practice recently when he witnessed a vehicle swipe another car.
“I was on the overpass to I-74 going onto the Interstate,” said Emerson. We had a flashing light, and out of nowhere one car turned into the driver’s door of an oncoming car. One of the cars ended up on the edge of the bridge.
“I got out of the car and ran across to one of cars. The lady who hit the other car gets out of her car and is stumbling around. I went to her and asked her sit in her car.”
Emerson then tried to assist the driver of the other vehicle who was trapped in her car along with two children. He stayed at the scene of the accident until the police and fire department arrived.
Capt. Lauro Perez, Commander, Kansas City Medical Recruiting Company, described Emerson as an outstanding Soldier.
“His actions are a direct reflection of his leadership qualities and embedded warrior ethos. I am proud to have Sgt. Emerson as a part of the Olympian family.”