5 to Be Honored for 'Heroic Acts' After Manorhaven Boat Explosion

Government officials will be honoring five men on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Manorhaven Village Hall for their “heroic acts” after the fatal boat explosion on Aug. 20 at the Manorhaven Marina, officials said.

The devastating explosion and subsequent fire claimed the life of retired Retired NYPD Captain Bob Hogan, a friend to many in Port Washington, who was at the dock to refuel.

“It was only because of the selfless bravery of a number of individuals who ran into the fire and dove into the water to save victims, that the explosion did not claim more lives and millions of dollars in property and vessel damage,” according to a Village of Manorhaven news release.

On Wednesday, Manorhaven Board of Trustees will be honoring the heroes Kevin E Nicoll, Jose Mauricio Soriano, Thomas Andrew Lampus, Mike Widmer and Kevin Watt at the villages board meeting.

Nassau County Clerk Maureen O’Connell will give out the citations. Joining O’Connell will be Sen. Jack Martins, Plandome Mayor Barbara Donahue, as well as families, friends and neighbors.

“Manorhaven has always been proud of its nautical history and its concerned residents,” village officials said in a news release. “We are looking forward to this commendation ceremony on Sept. 17th that will honor these brave Manorhaven residents who best exemplified the special bond we all share as a community that always cares and always comes together in times of adversity and need.”

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