There are 2 article(s) tagged Drowning:

• September 2024

  • Memphis ‘superhero’ awarded Carnegie Medal for saving child

    Two years ago, Will Drennan died saving a child from drowning when rushing waters overtook him in Riverdale Park. Now, his son remembers his father as a superhero. 

    By Abigail Warren September 25, 2024

• September 2022

  • Calkins: Will Drennan died a hero. His friends want everyone to know.

    Volunteers at the FedEx St. Jude Championship will be given purple ribbons to celebrate the life of Will Drennan — a former volunteer who died saving a child from a sudden flood Tuesday night. 

    By Geoff Calkins September 12, 2022