Tom Burgess

Tom Burgess of North Pole, Alaska, for going above and beyond with his courageous rescue of tourists on a burning bus. While working on the Parks Highway as a truck driver, Burgess came upon a terrible accident between an Alaskan tour bus and a small pick-up truck. The first person on the scene, Burgess acted quickly and, disregarding his own safety, rescued many of the 25-trapped people. Burgess’ brave actions that day resulted in numerous lives being saved.



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