Officer Attends Graduation Of Girl He Saved Six Years Ago

Six years ago, then 11-year-old Sarah Thalhammer fell into the icy waters of the Great South Bay while struggling with a neighbor's rowdy dog. On Saturday, she graduated high school. CBS2's Reena Roy reports.

[NickWalenda]

Class act, I love how he didnt draw any attention to himself, he let her have her moment

[jonathanerickson]

This is an example of One of the Best there is. A Great Police Officer, Great young Lady, & a Great family. I Applaud them All. 👏👏

[douglasroyce]

To this officer, Sir, you have my utmost respect and admiration . God bless you sir .

[Carpenterdane]

Bless his heart, he's a damn fine man.

[masterphotog]

Great work officer. Keep up the good work!

[RD-]

Touching history.
A role model cop🌟 He should be honored and promoted to the highest position🇺🇲

[wesleywesolowski]

Awesome job by the officer involved in daring rescue and that is no easy task at all. Both them will be friends for life. Thank you for just doing your job and it one of the better stories for law enforcement

[julieo]

This is what life is about remember the ones that help save lives and keep in the family . Forever.god bless you both

[LesterLaoagan]

Military Veterans or active military servicemen are always Appreciated but retired cops or active duty cops are often forgoten or not appreciated enough for their service

[patrickkelly]

Great to see a good news story about the police.

[davey]

God bless you young lady and officer. The officer is a true American hero👮

[XEBAJ]

Beautiful story
And
Beautiful Reporter

[priscillawatson]

wonderful story of altruism pride and humanitarian sensitivity. Wonderful

[robwhiteley]

Well done mate your a very brave man 👍😎

[poohbearmom]

KUDOS OFFICER DE MATTEO. 👏👏👏😎😃💙💓🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 for saving this young lady's life

[michaelmashayahanya]

The overwhelming majority of policemen are good, kind-hearted people who just want to enforce law and order.

[nelsonlachappellejr]

I hope there are more police officer like this one.

[davidbarrett]

I think there are probably a few tears under those sunglasses. :)

[jonathanerickson]

The vast Majority of Police Officers do a very good job that has a lot Risk, for Not much money, for 25-35 years.

[chadkase]

As soon as she turned 18 she gave him a thank you....