Hatzolah Member Receives Medal For Heroism During Robbery Gone Wrong
Menachem Boganim, a Hatzolah of Los Angeles member had the prestigious Medal of Valor bestowed on him by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority for an act of heroism in the face of gunfire that saved the lives of multiple people • Full Story, Photos
A Hatzolah of Los Angeles member had the prestigious Medal of Valor bestowed on him by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) for an act of heroism in the face of gunfire that saved the lives of multiple people.
Los Angeles Hatzolah members came under fire on Shabbos, April 29, 2022, as they arrived to treat an unresponsive patient outside a shul on Ventura Blvd. in Tarzana.
As one of the Hatzolah members, Menachem Boganim, an aspiring nurse practitioner, arrived with a partner at the scene, heavy gunfire erupted from a nearby robbery at a marijuana dispensary that resulted in a man’s death. Menachem Jumped out of his response vehicle and shielded children that were outside using his body.
“We just showed up at the wrong place at the wrong time,” Menachem says. “But in truth, by being there, we hopefully stopped anything further from happening, as the suspects fled.”
The medal “recognizes an individual for a meritorious act or service within EMS. This award also recognizes an EMT for an act that is above and beyond the call of duty in the course of a particular EMS emergency or event.” According to the EMSA website.
At just 23-years-old, Menachem is believed to be the youngest person to have ever received the EMSA Medal of Valor.
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Kol HaKovod!
Mazal tov Menachem! You are a true inspiration! We are blessed to have you in our community.
Wow!!! You are a true hero!
Mazal Tov Menachem!!!
A real hero! mazal tov menachem!