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Sunday, December 16, 2012

Camp Lejeune Marine honored for stopping suicide attempt

Marine's quick thinking saves another's life
By: TONY RAWLINGS
9 On Your Side
Published: December 14, 2012

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - A Camp Lejeune Marine's quick thinking saved another Marine on base this week.

Many look at Major, Matthew Reis as a hero. Reis was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps commendation medal for taking immediate action and exceptional situational awareness, after he helped save a Marine from committing suicide.

Reis says he was working in his office around two oclock tuesday morning when he heard a commotion outside and went to investigate.

"I found a Marine in a nearby barracks who seems to be dangling from the second floor," he said.
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