Man honored for heroism following plane crash

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The state House of Representatives honored Caseem Wongus of Kensington for his heroism during the Jan. 31 airplane crash on Cottman Avenue, near Roosevelt Mall.

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Wongus saved a 9-year-old boy who was on fire.

He smothered the flames with his jacket and helped get the boy into a patrol car to be taken to the hospital.

He was honored with a citation from state Reps. Sean Dougherty, Jared Solomon and Jose Giral. ••

From left: Gracie Miller (aunt of the boy saved), House Speaker Joanna McClinton, Rep. Sean Dougherty, Caseem Wongus and Rep. Jared Solomon.

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