Achievers & Accolades

Harnett County Emergency Services presents Lifesaving Valor Award

By Staff Report, posted 9 months ago
Left to right: Caitlan Dolan, Braedon, Dylan Culley, Morgan Langdon, Jon Valenzuela. Photo provided by: Harnett County 

Harnett County Emergency Services presented the prestigious Lifesaving Valor Award to Dylan Culley for his heroic actions in saving his friends life during a car accident in January 2024.

Culley was a backseat passenger in a catastrophic roller accident after the car struck a large tree. Due to Culley’s quick thinking and bravery, he was able to save his friend Braedon’s life by improvising a tourniquet with his hoodie and a metal rod from the vehicles jack handle.

Morgan Langdon, Harnett County Emergency Services District Chief made brief remarks during the ceremony to attendees.

“Today, we proudly present the Lifesaving Valor Award to Dylan Cully, a recent graduate of Western Harnett High School. Dylan is being recognized for his extraordinary bravery and skill in applying ‘stop the bleed’ techniques. His quick thinking and courageous actions in a life-threatening situation have made a profound impact, embodying the true spirit of heroism,” said Langdon during the ceremony.

When asked how he learned to create a tourniquet, Culley advised he was taught in school.

“I can’t thank you guys enough for this opportunity today. I’m thankful to every family and EMS that was there for us, I felt safe, and they made me feel like family,” said Culley.

"I'm beyond thankful for my friend Dylan for being there to help me and saving my life, also thankful for Jon for the great treatment,” said Braedon.

The Lifesaving Valor Award is an honor typically given to a community member who has demonstrated exceptional courage and quick thinking in a life-threatening situation. The award highlights their bravery, selflessness, and significant contribution to the well-being of others in their community. This award is only bestowed upon individuals who have performed extraordinary, heroic efforts in life-threatening situations and recognizes those who go above and beyond ordinary responses with direct contributions to saving a life.

"Stop The Bleed and CPR are vital skills that can make the difference between life and death in an emergency. By equipping individuals with the knowledge and confidence to act quickly, we can save countless lives. We strongly encourage schools and organizations to integrate these lifesaving techniques into their training programs. The moments following an injury or cardiac event are critical. Every second counts, and these skills are accessible to everyone—let’s make sure they’re in the hands of as many people as possible,” said Langdon.

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