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Citizen Honors Awardee
Rachel D'Avino
2013|Citizen Service Above Self Award|Newton, CT
Citation
Rachel D'Avino of Newton, CT for responding to unexpected attacks by a lone, armed assailant at the Sandy Hook Elementary School on the morning of 14 December 2012. Without regard for her own safety, Rachel gallantly gave her life for her students.
