(Bell County, TX) – Representative John Carter (TX-31) presented the Carnegie Hero Medal to Allen Sirois, a Salado native, last week. On May 26, 2018, Allen was working in Belton when he heard a crash and saw an overturned concrete truck in flames off I-35. Sirois quickly ran to the truck with a fire extinguisher, but when it did little to combat the flames, he entered the cab of the truck and pulled the driver, Melvin Belcher, to safety.

The Carnegie Medal is a prestigious honor for those individuals who have risked their lives saving or attempting to save others.

“Allen Sirois embodies the word hero,” Rep. Carter said. “He ran towards danger and didn’t think twice when someone needed his help. Because of his brave actions, a man is alive and able to be with his family. I was immensely proud to present Allen with the Carnegie Hero Medal for his valiant actions. I can’t think of a more deserving recipient.”

"I was raised to help people and when I saw a burning truck on the side of I-35, I knew I had to do something," said Allen Sirois. "Receiving the Carnegie Hero Award is an honor, but the real reward is knowing that Melvin Belcher survived and he is able to see his granddaughter's birthday.  I appreciate Congressman Carter for presenting the medal to me with my family."

Last week, Representative Carter presented Mr. Allen Sirois with the Carnegie Medal for saving a man from a burning overturned concrete truck on I-35 in Belton, Texas.

Mr. Allen Sirois and his family with Representative John Carter following the presentation of the Carnegie Hero Medal.

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Rep. Carter represents Texas District 31, which includes Fort Hood, the largest active duty armored military installation in the free world. He serves as co-chairman of the Congressional Army Caucus and Ranking Member of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Appropriations.