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Outstanding civilians receive Certificate of Merit

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On Tuesday, two heroes were awarded with one of the highest honors after they helped save a man's life. Victor Anderson and Elizabeth Porter received the Red Cross Certificate of Merit signed by President Barack Obama. The two honorees were both shopping in a store last December when another customer suffered a heart attack. Porter knew exactly what to do.

"I have been a CPR instructor for about four years so I knew I didn't have any choice but to help," said Porter, Red Cross volunteer.

The Certificate of Merit is the Red Cross' highest civilian award.

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