He died jumping into dangerous waters to save 2 strangers. Now, this Lula man is being honored nationally - Gainesville Times

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He died jumping into dangerous waters to save 2 strangers. Now, this Lula man is being honored nationally

Richie Alford - photo courtesy of Carnegie Hero Fund

06282025AWARD — Richie Alford - photo courtesy of Carnegie Hero Fund

Two years after sacrificing his life to save swimmers from a deadly rip current, a former firefighter from Lula has been honored with one of North America’s highest awards for heroism.