brownlee managed to put the car in park, pulled watts out and rushed him to safety. >> i would like to give my thanks to him. >> he didn't hesitate. he's a very humble guy. he knew what needed to be done. you won't see him in front of the camera other than what you see on this video. >> reporter: direetective brown is set to retire this month after a 14-year career in law enforcement. i'm told he first became a police officer when he was just 19. >> detective brownlee has always put the job first, the people that he works for first. >> reporter: officials say the city will honor brownlee with a lifesaving award. james watts says he looks forward to thanking him personally. ted greenberg, nbc 10 news. >>> well, look at this. people out enjoying a night on the ice. a live look at the blue cross river rink where a tree lighting ceremony will happen this friday. tune into nbc 10 at 7:00 p.m. friday, because tracy, vai, bill, jessica, all from the morning team, will be live up way past their bedtime to bring you the holiday tree lighting night, filled with musical performances and special g