Pennsyvania Operation LIfesaver and Amtrak honor a PAOL volunteer at the Harrisburg Amtrak Station.
Amtrak employee and Operation Lifesaver volunteer Roger Mitchell used his suicide prevention skills learned in the military to persuade a trespasser from commiting suicide on Jan 22, 2020.
A presentation ceremony was held at the Harrisburg Amtrak station on July 2nd , 2021, where Roger Mitchell was presented with placques acknowledging his quick actions which saved a life.
Amtrak Deputy Chief Maureen and Roger Mitchell
L-R Deputy Chief Powers, PA State Coordinator Brock Kerchner,
Roger Mitchell. PAOL Board Member Thomas Algatt
( Masks were required in the Amtrak Station )