The members of the Buffalo Bills’ training staff were honored as recipients of the Pat Tillman Award for Service during the 2023 ESPYS after their quick call to action earlier this year saved the life of safety Damar Hamlin. The ESPYS on Wednesday night had Hamlin present the award after a moving tribute to the staff that was narrated by No. 3 himself. When it was finished, Hamlin wiped away tears as he walked to the microphone to announce the Bills’ training staff to accept their well-deserved award.
Led by Denny Kellington, the Bills’ assistant athletic trainer who is credited with saving Hamlin’s life after collapsing on the field, the training staff walked to the stage. Damar embraced all the trainers, and though his back was turned to the cameras, it was clear he was very emotional reuniting with all of them in that moment.
Listen to the powerful message by Nate Breske, head athletic trainer.