Gov. Kemp honors college student killed in equestrian accident for bravery – WSB-TV Channel 2

CHATSWORTH, Ga. — Gov. Brian Kemp honored a Georgia school scholar this week who died in an accident at an equestrian occasion in North Georgia for her bravery.

Breanna Chadwick, 20, died on the horse-riding occasion in Chatsworth on July 7 after an out-of-control horse plowed right into a gate the place spectators had been standing.

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According to the Cherokee Tribune, Chadwick was on of the folks on the gate and helped folks to security earlier than succumbing to her personal accidents.

On Monday, Chadwick’s dad and mom, sister and good friend met with Kemp and First Girl Marty Kemp, who honored her with a commendation recognizing her selfless acts that day.

“Ms. Chadwick risked her personal life to help others and guarantee their security, and finally her decisive actions efficiently saved a number of lives,” Kemp wrote within the commendation.

The commendation additionally acknowledged that Chadwick was an organ donor and saved much more lives earlier than she died.

“Ms. Chadwick made a sacrifice that won’t be forgotten as her household and neighborhood proceed to recollect her, and it’s an honor to acknowledge her for her act of bravery and the gorgeous life that she lived,” Kemp wrote.

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Chadwick was finding out to be a third-grade trainer at Reinhardt College.

Her father, Heath Chadwick, instructed the Cherokee Tribune that Marty Kemp is an ex faculty trainer and was moved by the story.

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“You may inform it was honest and never a ‘I’m doing this as a result of I ought to’ scenario,” he instructed the newspaper. ” There have been tears shed…I assumed this was fairly particular.”

The household has arrange a basis to honor Breanna Chadwick and proceed her legacy by charitable occasions and giving.

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