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North Babylon youngster earns Scouting's Heroism Award
McGuiness, a Webelos Scout in Pack 112, North Bbylon, learned to swim as a Bear Scout, and knew immediately that the youngster was in trouble. He said he saw the terrified look on Rodriguez' face and, without a thought, dove into the pool, pulling Tyler to the surface. Holding on to him tightly, he swam to the shallow end of the pool where the boys were able to stand- in safety. The adults assisted them out of the pool and except for about of coughting, both boys were fine. For his quick action and bravery, McGuiness, a student at the Parliament Place Elementary School in North Babylon received the Heroism Award from the Boy Scouts of America in May. His teacher, school principal and BabylonT ownSupervisor Steve Bellone were on hand for the ceremony. McGuiness' dad taught him how to swim and he earned a belt loop when he was six for swimming when he was part of the Bear Scouts. He said those experiences gave him the confidence to jump into the pool and risk his life to save a young boy, who he said he did not know. "It just came to my mind that second," said McGuiness talking about the incident matter-offactly. On Friday June 15th, McGuiness also received a separate proclamation from New York State Sen. Owen Johnson. The youngster took all of it in stride, saying simply that the recognition "feels good," and that he looks to his parents as his role models. When he grows up, he wants to be a Marine. "I want to fight for my country and keep my freedom," said the youngster.
McGuiness' message to those who can not swim- "learn- and stay safe."
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