2004 Awards Ceremony
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Trooper First Class Kevin Smith Uniformed Trooper of the Year Award & Lifesaving Award Serving at Troop A since 1995, Trooper First Class Kevin Smith distinguished himself through tenacity and outstanding service to the public. He has earned numerous awards, including the Kiwanis Trooper of the Year. He is a member of the Blue Knights, a law enforcement motorcycle club that assists disabled children. Trooper First Class Smith displays dedication, compassion, and professionalism day in and day out, proving that he has the attributes required for the Trooper of the Year award. Trooper First Class Smith ralso receives the Lifesaving Award for saving the life of a two year old child who had been involved in a head-on collision. In March 2004, a pursuit by Gonzales Police Department ended with the fleeing vehicle crossing the I-10 median and crashing head-on into a car carrying a family of six. Trooper First Class Kevin Smith was one of the first units to arrive on the scene of this horrific crash. With the assistance of a uniformed National Guardsman, he pried a door open. He then saw a small, lifeless child lying on the floor. He cleared the child's airway, which appeared to be blocked with food and blood. With the assistance of a nurse, he began to administer CPR. The two worked together to revive the small child who began to breathe as EMS personnel arrived on the scene. Unfortunately, the National guardsman and the nurse left the scene before they could be properly identified and thanked for their efforts. Because of the actions of Trooper First Class Kevin Smith and the two good Samaritans who assisted him, baby Kayla is alive today.