Haney honored for act of heroism

December 19, 1986 — John Lee Haney of Shenandoah, has been chosen as an Outstanding Young Man of America for his achievements and acts of heroism. Some time ago, Haney saved the life of a Stanley man and more recently he repeated that performance at the Adolph Coors Plant site near Elkton. Christi Bosley, a Luray dispatcher, submitted Haney’s name for the award. Haney, 32, is a son of Harry and Marjorie Haney of Shenandoah. 

~ From the public archives of the Page News and Courier

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