AUGUSTA — Officer Tim Williams, of the Skowhegan Police Department, recently was presented a Legislative Sentiment by Sen. Rodney Whittemore, District 3, for his heroic rescue of a young woman and her son in December, according to a news release from the state house.

Officer Williams was accompanied to the State House by Sargent Joel Cummings, Chief Don Bolduc, fiancé Kate Mantor and daughter Alayna Williams.

From left, are Sgt. Joel Cummings, Alayna Williams, Kate Mantor, Officer Tim Williams, Sen. Rodney Whittemore and Chief Don Bolduc. Contributed photo

Officer Tim Williams, left, was recently presented with a Legislative Sentiment by Sen. Rodney Whittemore . Contributed photo

Following the reading of the sentiment presented to Officer Williams, Sen. Whittemore said, “I am pleased to welcome Officer Tim Williams, of Skowhegan, to the Senate today to formally honor him for the true acts of bravery he displayed in December when he stormed into a burning home in order to rescue a young woman and her 4-year-old son,” according to the release.

On that day, Officer Williams was the first on the scene after receiving a call about the fire. Without hesitation, Williams entered the house, crawling on his belly through thick smoke until he was able to find Andrea Curtis and her son, Tyler. Neither were moving or responsive. Once outside the home, Officer Williams performed CPR until rescue personnel arrived on the scene. Following the rescue, Officer Williams was taken to the hospital himself to be treated for smoke inhalation.

“While Officer Williams says he was just doing his job, the reality is that he is a true hero who is dedicated to serving the Skowhegan community, selflessly,” Sen. Whittemore said, according to the release.

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