For Immediate Release
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids
Dallas, Texas (National)
Sunday, May 7th 2023 (1050am)
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids, Formed In Response To The Robb Elementary School Shooting In Uvalde, Texas announced in a Sunday Release That It Will Be Recognizing The Allen, Texas Responding Law Enforcement Officer who "neutralized," the Dallas, Texas Shooter Over The Weeked with its NATIONAL HERO Award For Bravery & Dedication To Duty.
Foundation National Director, Daniel Chapin, Released A Brief Statement On The Shooting Saturday Evening Stating,
"Our Own Dallas, Texas Community Is Now Reeling From A Senseless Act Of Gun Violence. While this Has Not Occurred In One Of Our Schools; It Affects Our Foundation Family Deeply; Who Call The City Of Dallas Home & The People Here, Family. We Are Proud To Recognize This Officer Who Joins Other Deserving National Heroes From Across This Nation, Still Dedicated To Facing & Ending Threats Against The Students, The Families & The Communities Of They Serve.
It Is Not Lost On Us The Heartbreak Behind Those Who Lost Their Lives. It Is Also Not Lost On Us How Many More Could Have Been Had This Officer Not Ran Toward The Threat & Ended It."
The Officer, Whose Name Has Not Been Officially Released, Will Be Recognized At A Formal Ceremony To Be Determined By The Department & Joins Other 2023, National Award Recipients Such As HERO Teacher, Abby Zwerner & Nashville Officers Who Responded To The Recent Covenant School Shooting.
Story Link:
The Uvalde Foundation For Kids
888 685 8464
Nashville Officers To Be Awarded For Bravery:
Abby Zwerner Hero Teacher Award:
