Girl honors Whitehall officers who saved her

Five Whitehall police officers last week earned certificates and medallions for saving the life of a girl who nearly drowned — but the girl’s smile was the best gift they could have received.

“The award I feel in my heart is getting to see your smile,” Whitehall Sgt. Randy Snider said to 10-year-old Brianna Davis, who presented Snider and four other officers with certificates and medallions recognizing their heroic efforts of Aug. 24.

Brianna, her parents and the five officers were among those who gathered Sept. 22 at the Whitehall Division of Police for the recognition ceremony.

Other than Snider, who had briefly visited Brianna at Nationwide Children’s Hospital the day of the incident, none of the other officers had since seen the girl or met her parents.

“Each of these officers will tell you it was all in a day’s work, but we couldn’t be more proud to present these awards,” Whitehall Police Chief Richard Zitzke said. “The quick and decisive action of these officers saved her life.”

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