Army football player and his father rescue man from fiery car crash close to West Point
During a recent incident near the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, an Army football player and his father rescued a man from a car crash just before it caught fire. The sophomore safety player, Larry Pickett Jr., and his father, Larry Pickett Sr., were praised for their courageous and selfless actions by the institution. The rescue, captured on video, showed the Picketts pulling the man out of the car and away from sparking wires. The incident occurred while the family was returning to campus after a dinner in New York City. Pickett Sr. highlighted his son's bravery, stating that his military training instincts kicked in to save the man. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll commended Pickett Jr. for embodying the Army and West Point's values of duty, honor, and country, praising his ability to act under pressure. The U.S. Military Academy also expressed pride in the heroic actions of Pickett Jr. and his father, emphasizing the development of leadership, courage, and selfless service that they exemplified.
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