Photo Caption: (L-R) Commissioner Dennis C. Moss, Carson Williams, Robert Richardson, Commissioner Dorrin D. Rolle, Nicholas Bravo, Charles Howard, Vice Chairwoman Barbara J. Jordan, Assistant Miami-Dade Fire Chief Karls Paul-Noel, and Commissioner Katy Sorenson.

Upon seeing the brothers face down in the water, their three friends immediately went into action. Carson Williams, 20, a certified fire fighter, EMT, and paramedic-in-training, dove into the water with 16-year-old Nicholas Bravo toward the pair. Charles Howard, 15, navigated the boat closer to the boys and helped Williams and Bravo pull the brothers onboard to begin resuscitating them. They radioed the Coast Guard for help, who responded to the scene and transferred the brothers via helicopter to Baptist Hospital. The brothers made a full recovery.  

Commissioner Moss recognized Robert, Carson, Nicholas, and Charles for their quick thinking and bravery that ultimately saved lives.

“This could have very well become a tragedy if not for the courage and loyalty of these young men,” noted Commissioner Moss. “They truly deserve to be commended for their selfless efforts to save their friends.”