EMT who saved life of OD’ing Knicks fan honored with first-ever ‘Lifesaving’ award and a surprise letter

Source: New York Post

The heroic EMT who rushed into action to save a suspected overdosing Knicks fan at the team’s ticker tape parade last week got a surprise honor, as city officials unexpectedly gave her a first-of-its-kind award for bravery. Simone Kelly, 24, got the first-ever Health Commissioner’s Award for Lifesaving Action this week — just days after the New Jersey native went viral for her heart-stopping courage. “It’s an honor.