JROTC cadet helped stepfather with severe leg wound
Cadet Staff Sgt. Ethan Van Briesen saved his stepfather’s life with emergency first aid last July. The Hamilton High School Air Force Junior ROTC-trained cadet was honored at the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board’s Feb. 12 meeting. Van Briesen, shown here in dress blues, took photos with his family and, on the far right, CUSD Superintendent Frank Narducci.
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Cadet Staff Sgt. Ethan Van Briesen saved his stepfather’s life last July.
That’s what was read aloud about the 15-year-old student at the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board’s Feb. 12 meeting.
Van Briesen was presented with the U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC Silver Valor Award for the first aid he provided for his stepfather.
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Chandler student honored for lifesaving first aid
JROTC cadet helped stepfather with severe leg wound
Independent Newsmedia/Jason W. Brooks
Cadet Staff Sgt. Ethan Van Briesen saved his stepfather’s life with emergency first aid last July. The Hamilton High School Air Force Junior ROTC-trained cadet was honored at the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board’s Feb. 12 meeting. Van Briesen, shown here in dress blues, took photos with his family and, on the far right, CUSD Superintendent Frank Narducci.
Cadet Staff Sgt. Ethan Van Briesen saved his stepfather’s life last July.
That’s what was read aloud about the 15-year-old student at the Chandler Unified School District Governing Board’s Feb. 12 meeting.
Van Briesen was presented with the U.S. Air Force Junior ROTC Silver Valor Award for the first aid he provided for his stepfather.
The report says his stepfather, who wasn’t named, accidentally cut his leg deeply on an automatic blind at their home. After Van Briesen’s mother was unable to stop the severe bleeding, the cadet sprang into action.
Van Briesen, who was trained in first aid and CPR as part of Hamilton High School’s Air Force JROTC program, fashioned a tourniquet to slow the bleeding. That kept his stepfather alive until first responders arrived.
“Cadet Van Briesen distinguished himself by conspicuous heroic action when danger was probable and known,” the report reads. “Ethan’s quick decisions and actions, under intense stress, reflect a maturity beyond his years, demonstrating a commitment to service and readiness and the highest standards of the Junior ROTC program.”
Lt. Col. Daniel Kline presented the award to Van Briesen, who took photos with his family and CUSD Superintendent Frank Narducci.
Jason W. Brooks News Editor | Chandler Independent
Jason W. Brooks joined Independent Newsmedia, Inc., USA, in July 2021 as an associate editor. After a year covering Buckeye, he has covered Chandler since the fall of 2022, in addition to assisting the Daily Independent throughout his time at INI.
Education: University of New Mexico, bachelor of arts in journalism and mass communication, print emphasis, English minor.
Random Fact: He and his siblings witnessed a Space Shuttle launch and landing in the same year in person, on opposite coasts.
Hobbies: Karaoke, bicycling and American Sign Language.
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