TOWER— The heroic action of Tower EMT Steve Freshour, who broke up a premeditated assault here back on July 22, was formally recognized on Monday. Mayor Dave Setterberg and Breitung Police Chief Dan Reing offered comments, a plaque, and a Zup’s gift certificate to Freshour during a brief award ceremony held as part of this week’s city council meeting.
“We can tell you that Mr. Freshour went above and beyond the scope of his duty and I truly believe he saved that gentleman’s life,” said Chief Reing during his remarks.
Setterberg presented the plaque and gift to Freshour, noting that the West Virginia native had previously served in the military before becoming an EMT in Tower. He was near the ambulance hall the night of the assault by four teenage boys on a man they had lured to town and responded immediately to the screams of the man as he was assaulted by the teenagers with wooden and metal rods. Freshour was able to scare off the attackers, call 911, and render aid to the victim.
“Most of us will probably never be in that situation and if we were we can only hope that we would do what he did,” said Setterberg. “He came to the situation swiftly and selflessly. I just want to let you know that the community is grateful that you’re a part of it.”