DATE: January 20, 2016
CONTACT: Ana Bravo
PHONE: 954-357-6786
EMAIL: abravo@broward.org
BROWARD COUNTY, FL - Broward County Transit (BCT) recognized Aaron Lewis as its 2015 Transit Hero, for his heroic role in keeping customers and the public safe at a BCT facility.
Aaron Lewis, a G4S Security Guard who watches over BCT customers every day at the Northeast Transit Center in Pompano Beach, played a heroic role when a BSO Deputy was threaten with a knife. Lewis, an Iraq war veteran, acted quickly pushing the knife away from the deputy and himself, possibly saving his life and deescalating the situation.
BCT's annual Transit Hero award recognizes someone who goes above and beyond in their duties and performs as a hero on behalf of BCT employees, customers and/or other members of the public. Lewis was nominated by staff after they heard about the incident.
After carefully reviewing four excellent nominees, Lewis was selected for his honorable actions and presented with an award at a ceremony last month.
PHOTO CAPTION: 2015 Transit Hero winner Aaron Lewis.
About Broward County Transit
Broward County Transit (BCT) provides safe and economical bus transportation via fixed route, express, community bus and paratransit services to its customers. Annually BCT provides nearly 40 million rides to customers and operates 44 major routes within 410 square miles of Broward County, as well as carrying commuters to Miami and connecting with neighboring transit agencies. For more information about BCT or for help planning your trip, visit our website, Facebook page, or call customer service seven days a week at 954.357.8400 or TTY 954-357.8302.
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