On June 16, 2025, Brent Delaney was driving to work in Alton when he saw his neighbour Ron Miller’s home on fire. Faced with that burning building, knowing that someone was inside, he pulled over and went in to try to help. When he saw danger, he did not hesitate to act. Sadly, neither Mr. Delaney nor Mr. Miller made it out. In true Bluenoser spirit, Brent’s first instinct was to help his neighbour. It was an act of extraordinary courage and selflessness. Mr. Delaney’s heroism has been recognized posthumously by the Carnegie Hero Fund, which this week awarded him the Carnegie Medal for Heroism. It is a well-deserved tribute to a man who, in the face of incredible danger, acted without hesitation to help a neighbour. I’m grateful to see his heroism recognized, while saddened by his family’s loss.