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Millburn Pair Recognized for Boston Bombing Response
Dr. Martin Levine and Millburn High grad Emily Young were presented the Patriot Award at Fourth of July festivities.
Short Hills doctor Martin Levine was honored Thursday morning with the Patriot Award for his selfless response during the Boston Marathon Bombing.
The 62-year-old Short Hills resident was working as a finish line physician at the marathon just like the last 19 years but this year was different — one he’d never forget.
He was only a half-block away when the first explosion went off this year.
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Levine began running toward the injured as the second bomb went off and kept running. He thought there might be a third explosion, but he couldn’t stop.
“There’s no discussion. That’s what you have to do, you don’t stop,” he said.
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Levine was honored with the award along with Millburn High School graduate Emily Young who also assisted at the marathon bombing as part of the Fourth of July celebration in Taylor Park.
Young is a junior in the Boston University Athletic Training/Physical Therapy program.
“Hopefully we were able to save lives,” Levine said.
Each year, the July Fourth Committee presents the Patriot Award to a group or individual(s) who embody strong leadership skills and is active in community service. Award winners have their name, or group's name, added to a plaque on a boulder in Taylor Park.
