There are 4 article(s) tagged Will Drennan:

• 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

• November 2022

  • Calkins: Win one for Will Drennan! Why a flag football game meant so much

    Will Drennan died a hero the first day of flag football practice. His team of five and six year olds played on. Ten days ago, they tried to win the championship “for Daddy.” Why a kid’s game meant so much. 

     

    By Geoff Calkins November 23, 2022

• 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

• August 2022

  • Germantown to consider park safety improvements following drowning

    Germantown Mayor Mike Palazzolo said safety improvements could be headed to Riverdale Park. Park upgrades were planned, but the mayor asked city staff to specifically look at better drainage options.

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

    By Abigail Warren August 14, 2022