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hero we honor posthumously today, sergeant robert wilson iii. he gave his life when two men opened fire at a video store where sergeant wilson was buying his son a birthday present. to his family, who's here, his grandmother, constance, his brother and sister, please know how deeply sorry we are for your loss, how grateful we are for sergeant wilson's service. we also honor the more than 35 who have given their lives in the line of duty so far this year. one of them, an officer in virginia named ashley marie gwendon was taken from us on her very first shift. i've seen this sacrifice when i joined some of you at the national law enforcement officers memorial, not far from here. we read the names carved on these walls and we grieve with the families who carry the fallen in their hearts forever. we have been moved deeply by their anguish.

and today president barack obama honored philadelphia sergeant robert wilson, iii. >>> and the phillies sit a game out of first time place in the nl east. ducis rodgers with a preview of tonight's matchup with those florida marlins. cecily. >> sunny windy and cool today but i'm tracking yet another round of wet weather moving in tomorrow. i'll have all details and the timing and what it means for your commute in the accuweather 7-day forecast. >> those stories and much more when "action news" continues tonight. >> ♪ >> more than 5,000 students filed into franklin field this morning for the 260th commencement of the university of pennsylvania. this year's speaker lynn manuel miranda the pulitzer prize tony and grammy award winning composer best known right now for the hip hop musical hit hamilton. amy gutmann president giving him a big hug of appreciation. miranda was one of eight people to receive honorary degrees and he wasn't the only famous face in the crowd. there he is vice president joe biden came to see his granddaughter naomi receive her diploma today. >>> president barack obama

we honor those who didn't come home including, one hero we honor posthumously today, sergeant robert wilson. he gave his life when two men opened fire at a video game store where sergeant wilson was buying his son a birthday present. to his family who's here, his grandmother constance, his brother and sister, please know how deeply sorry we are for your loss, how grateful we are for sergeant wilson's service. we also honor the more than 35 who have given their lives in the line of duty so far this year. one of them, an officer in virginia named ashley marie gwinden, was taken from us on her very first shift. i've seen the sacrifice when i joined some of you at the national law enforcement officers memorial not far from here. we read the names carved on these walls and we grieve with the families who carry the fallen in their hearts forever. we've been moved deeply by their anguish. but also by their pride in the lives their loved ones lived. and in those moments we're reminded of our enduring obligation as citizens that they sacrificed so much for that we do right by them. and their familie

about keeping his memory alive. >> reporter: the tribute among colleagues today honor sergeant robert wilson, and it makes good on a promise important to his family. >> when they said they would never forget him, they're showing they are proving that. >> reporter: wilson has been gone more than a year. >> it was a fast year. >> reporter: last spring wilson walked into a game stop to buy a gift for his son. he was shot and killed while police say he quickly acted to protect others in the store. his sister tells me, she's not surprised at what he did. >> what he did was so much an example of how he lived. >> yes, yes, from even when we were children, just giving his all. >> reporter: the honors for him have come not just here, but also in washington, d.c., this week. constance will sanders says her grandson would have been all smiles at the visit to the white house. the award from the president. that's how she remembers him. >> come to the door, you know, that's him. we miss that. >> reporter: the family, now telling wilson's son, who is 11 years old, special things about his father. >> let hi

philadelphia police sergeant robert wilson iii died during a robbery.ident obama will recognize him for making the ultimate sacrifice. >>> make sure you grab your jacket. it feels like fall this morning. here's a live look at boathouse row. temperatures in the 30s and 40s across the region right now. it is just before 4:30. good morning, this is "nbc 10 news today." i'm tracy davidson. let's find out about those chilly temperatures with meteorologist bill henley with his first alert neighborhood forecast. a look at conditions right where you live. plus it's clear. >> it's part of why it's so chilly. the temperatures have dropped. they're still falling. 37 degrees in the suburbs. the lehigh valley in the 30s. &háhp &hc% 38 degrees. some of the coldest temperatures are in the lehigh valley. new tripoli is 37, leesport 37 degrees and 39 degrees in easton while white hall is 35 degrees and allentown, that's 37 degrees. that ties the record low temperature for this day. everybody is feeling the chill. look at delaware at 40 degrees. that's close to the recor

sergeant robert wilson iii was one of 13 law enforcement officers given the medal. was given the honor posthumously. constance wilson accepted the award on behalf of the grandson she raised. >> a big hole was put in my heart when he lost his life. i miss him a lot. >> wilson was shot and killed when he walked into an attempted robbery at a game store in north philadelphia. prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against the two suspects charged with his murder. >>> parole denied. that's the word from authorities on the former penn professor convicted of killing his wife while she wrapped christmas gifts. robb will serve his full sentence, ten years in prison. robb confessed to the beating death of his wife ellen gregory robb in their upper merion home in 2006. >> it was clear not only to everyone in the courtroom but to a jury of his peers that he was a murderer, that he had premeditated and killed ellen. >> rob is not expected to be out of prison until next year. >>> today in harrisburg, the pennsylvania medical society will unveil a statewide initiative to redu

sergeant robert wilson iii was one of 13 law enforcement officers given the medal.e was the only one that received the medal posthumously. >> i miss him a lot. >> he was ambushed in 2015. prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against the two suspects charged with his murder. >>> now to decision 2016. primaries in kentucky and oregon. one again will pit hillary clinton against bernie sanders. clinton is looking to move closer to the nominee. trump plans to goen yod his previous shots at clinton, targeting her character, e-mail controversy and her response to her husband's infidelities. the clinton camp says she will ignore trump's personal jabs while trying to capitalize on his negatives, especially with women. clinton envisioned their first debate. >> let's suppose here's the question. what is your plan to create jobs? his answer is,ç i'm going to create them, they're gonna be great. i know how to do it. but i'm not telling you what it is i'm gonna do. >> clinton said her husband, former president becoill clinto will be in charge of revitalizing the economy. >

. >> and now, the white house is honoring robert wilson iii, and a special honor he received next at 5:00. pat toomey started his career as an investment banker. then, a wall street wheeler-dealer overseeing stock trades in new york, london and tokyo. next, toomey moved to hong kong to work with wealthy chinese investors. in the senate, it's no surprise toomey's been siding with wall street. voting to allow banks to continue making the risky investments that wrecked our economy. afscme people is responsible for the content of this ad. [ applause ] >>> president obama shares his sympathy and gratitude with a family of report wilson iii. today, the white house awarded the fallen police officer with the medal of lore. >> wilson died in the line of duty last march, shot and killed while confronting two robbers inside a video game store. >> nbc 10 has more on the honor for wilson and the family. >> reporter: i can tell you a short time ago, we watched the ceremony and talked to one of wilson's first commanding offers who noted his bravery and courage and called him a warrior for how he to

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president obama posthumously awarded the medal of valor to robert wilson, iii. john rawlins live. >> reporter: somber moments in the east room today of the white house. robert wilson, iii was the first philadelphia police officer to receive this national award when he was killed in action last year he was 30 years old, the father of two. >> may god bless you and your families, may god bless our fallen heroes. may god bless the united states of america. >> reporter: at the white house the president awarded the public safety officer medal of valor to 12 officers deputies and agents who survived dangerous encounters. one however was given posthumously to philadelphia sergeant robert wilson, iii. on a day in 2015 wilson was inside this game stop store when two armed robbers entered. >> two men opened fire in a video store where sergeant wilson was buying his son a birthday present. to his family who is here, his grandmother constance, his brother and sister, please know how deeply sorry we are for your loss. >> reporter: constance wilson received the medal from the

course we honor those who did not come home including one hero we honor posthumously today, iii.ant robert wilsone gave his life when two men opened fired at a video game store where he was buying a birthday present for his son. do his family who is here, his grandmother, his brother and sister, please know how deeply sorry we are for your loss. how grateful we are for sergeant wilson's service. we also honor the more than 35 who have given their lives in a line of duty this year. one of them, an officer in virginia and ashley murray was taken from us on her very first shift. i've seen the sacrifice when i joined some of you at the national law enforcement memorial not far from here. we read the names carved on these walls and we grieve with the families who carry the fallen in their hearts forever. we have been moved deeply by the -- of their anguish but also by the pride those loved ones lived. in those moments, we are reminded of our enduring obligation as citizens that they sacrifice so much for that we do right by them. and their families. medals and ceremonies like today are important, but

on the screen, pictures of sergeant robert wilson, watching his family. >> we miss him every day, it hurts everyday, and you know, just knowing that this city's still here, not going to forget him, kind of heals the wound but it's never going to go away. >> reporter: she is robert older sister. ceremonies like this bring back that moment, when her brother walked into the store, put his life on the line and didn't come home. >> knowing my brother, i knew his character, knew who he was, and it's just that he had to pay the cost of his life for being who he was. that's the only part that makes it hard. >> reporter: when they remember him, there are splils and there are tears. >> we try every day. we think of him and tears come back. but that's go fog happen. >> reporter: constance wilson is his grandmother. >> always in our mind, always in our hearts. >>> now, your nbc 10 first first alert weather with meteorologist sheena parveen. >> well, today, not too bad. you don't need sunshine to pick strawberries. nbc 10 here, this little girl gathers up fruit under cloudy skies but it was not p

employees and customers safe. [ applause ] >> looking live right now at the white house where sergeant robert wilsoni among a dozen recipients of the medal of honor -- medal of valor, rather. the president just awarded that to a family member of sergeant wilson. sergeant wilson died during a shootout with robbers at a game stop store in north philadelphia last year. wilson's family was in attendance at the white house and had the chance to see the president honor their fallen son and husband. >>> now your "nbc 10" first alert weather with chief meteorologist glenn hurricane schwartz. >> they say in an average mid may day right at this time with sunshine, the temperature would be around 70 degrees or pretty close to it. we're not even close to 60. 52 degrees in many of the pennsylvania suburbs. 55 degrees in new jersey. 54 in philadelphia. let's take a look at delaware now. we have a few places that are starting to warm up a little bit. newark at 59. glasgow at 58. odessa at 55. we're getting a pretty strong west wind today. the beaches are going to be every bit as warm as the inland areas. you can s

the chris and lauren, back to you. >>> fallen philadelphia police sergeant robert wilson. >> president obama awarded wilson medal of valor, wilson's grandmother accepted that honor. >> police say robbers gunned down sergeant wilson at a game stop in north philadelphia but they say he went down fighting protecting people inside that store. wilson had stopped into buy a gift for his son's tenth birthday and for doing a good job in school. president obama took a moment to remember that not all 13 honoraries at the ceremony could be there. >> we grief with the families who carry the fallen in their hearts forever. we have been moved deeply by their anguish but also by their pride, and the lives that their loved ones lived and in those moments we are reminded of our enduring obligation as citizens that they sacrifice so much for that we do right by them. >> sergeant wilson was just 30 years old. >>> 5:19 is the time. trial for u.s. representative chaka fattah continues this morning. the pennsylvania congressman appeared in federal court yesterday for start of his corruption trial. eleven te

warrant for dicarlo. >>> next week, president obama will honor fallen philadelphia police sergeant robert wilsonii at the white house. on monday, the president will posthumously award sergeant wilson the public safety officer medal of valor. wilson was shot and killed during a robbery at a north philadelphia gamestop store last year. his family is expected to attend the ceremony in washington. >>> the future of the franchise hits the field for rookie camp and talks about the upcoming season. carson wentz says he just wants to win. that's in sports. >>> plus, calling all superheroes. where you can take part in fun and fantasy this weekend. morning noon or night there's always a moment to discover visit annapolis and create your moment >>> now to our decision 2016 coverage. presumptive gop presidential nominee donald trump is denying he once posed as his own publicist. the republican candidate responded after audio recordings from 1991 were made public this week. take a listen for yourself. >> what's your name again? >> john miller. >> what is your position? >> i'm sort of handling pr because he g

sergeant robert wilson iii will be awarded the medal of valour posthumously. wilson is among 13 officers being honored today. >>> business report is coming up on "action news." verizon and union officials try to go back to the bargaining table to discuss the now month long strike. >>> there's a push for more security dogs as a way to shorten your wait at the airport. we'll be right back. is. >>> 4:48 a.m., a crisp high definition picture for you, from sky6 live hd taking a live look at the delaware river. that sun is over the horizon it will come up at 5:44 a.m. let's go to karen rogers. >> reporter: that's a pretty shot there, right? it's cold out there this morning as you bundle up. the construction workers are out there hard at work. they are backing up picking up the cones on the schuylkill expressway eastbound near the blue route. the guys are dragging the cones off. a good shot of the roads, you are clear and dry and it is chilly. we don't have any weather elements giving us a tough time. delaware memorial bridge, emergency roadwork continuing out there

, watched as his name sake and uncle, sergeant robert wilson, received a posthumously citizens crime mmission's highest honor. >> unaudible. >> reporter: each frame, each smile, each moment from a video tribute touching the hearts of the sergeant wilson's sister and grand mom, as they remembered the terrible day in march 2015, when wilson, who had stopped by a game stop store to buy a gift for his young son died in the gun battle with two suspects, saving the lives of seven others in the store. >> i know he would go above and beyond to make sure he complete his job even if it cost him his life. >> we cry every day. you know, we think of him and then tears come back. >> reporter: on monday, getting a hug from president obama during special honors for her grandson she reflected it was a moment that he really would have enjoyed. on this day, as they watched the story of a hero's life, and death retold, they knew that somehow the officer that they knew as robbie was right there with them. >> robbie hung in there and he did his job and he is here today getting a million hugs and kisses fro

. >> reporter: officer robert wilson the third was killed in march of 2015 when two men tried to rob a north philadelphia game stop store. he had stopped into buy a birthday present for his son. wilson's grandmother constance accepted the medal on his behalf, after the ceremony, constance spoke to the media saying that she thinks about her grandson all the time. >> big hole was put in my heart but he loved his job and he did what he was trained to do, and i miss him a lot. >> reporter: officer wilson was 30 years old. he was the only officer honored today who lost his life in the line of duty. >> it has been said that perfect valor is doing without witnesses, what you would do if the whole world were watching. our nation has the responsibility to support those who serve and protect us, and keep our streets safe. >> thirty-five police officers have have lost their lives in the line of duty in the u.s. so far this year. before today's ceremony the president signed a bill into law that will allow state and local police departments to buy, more bullet-proof vests. >>> breaking news now, t

. >>> sergeant robert wilson iii will be posthumously awarded the medal of valour at the white house today. two brothers were charged with his murder, they are now awaiting trial. >>> it is 5:34. happening today, a tony and grammy award winner will speak to the 260thing graduating class at the university of pennsylvania. he created ham recall ton, hip -- hamilton the hip hop musical about our founding fathers. >>> joe biden and donald trump were at the penn graduation of the science and arts yesterday. security lines were long, but moved quickly and did not detract from the ceremony. >>> president obama gave the commencement address over the weekend at rutgers university and used the moment to dig into donald trump even though he didn't mention trump by name. he said the world was becoming more interconnected by the day and building walls would not help, but hurt america. the president said isolating muslims or treating them differently could have a negative global impact. >>> that's a betrayal of who we are. it would -- >>> the president told the 12,000 graduates they are well posit

the organization's highest award was presented posthumously to robert wilson iii and his family accepted on his behalf. rick williams emcees and general manager, bernie prazenica was there. >>> and a tribute to some of philadelphia's finest. katherine scott has that story. >> reporter: today dozens of police officers were recognized for their efforts for the hero's ballroom for police lodge five in philadelphia. presented by awards for excellence, valor and heroism. >> we are extremely proud of what you have done to get here today, we are proud of what you do each and every day. >> among them anthony and other officers that received a life saving award. they say the victim may have died if not for their efforts. >> we came on scene and the gentlemen was shot and apply aid tourniquet to both of his legs. >>> it's mayor was on stage presenting the honors. >> it's a difficult time to be a police officer in the united states of america and we recognize that and are trying to move the department through this period so that you can do your jobs effectively and efficiently keeping our neighborh

of course, we honor those who did not home -- come home including sergeant robert wilson the third and we honor posthumously. he gave his life when two men opened fired at a video game store where he was buying a birthday present for his son. do his family who is here, his grandmother, his brother and sister, please know how deeply sorry we are for your loss. how grateful we are for sergeant wilson service. we also honor the more than 35 who have given their lives in a line of duty this year. one of them, an officer in wasinia and ashley murray taken from us on her very first shift. sacrifice when i joined some of you at the national law enforcement officers memorial not far from here. we read the names carved on these walls and we grieve with the families who carry the fallen in their hearts forever. we have been moved deeply by the english. h.t also -- anguis but also by their pride. in those moments, we are reminded of our enduring obligation as citizens that they sacrifice so much for that we do right by them. and their families. medals and ceremonies like today are important, but

sergeant robert wilson ii, was awarded medal of valor in a sar ceremony at the white house today. his grandmother accepted the award from the president. wilson died in a shootout with robbers in this gamestop last year. >> it's like it happened today. you think about it and cry, but a big hole in my heart when he lost his life, but he loved his job and did what he was trained to do. >> the sergeant was one of 13 law enforcement officers recognized today, but the only officer to receive the award postmousily. >> reporter: the family of a wilmington teenager who died after a fight inside her school says the charges filed in the case do not go far enough. last week, three girls were charged in the beating death of amy joiner fran success, inside the bathroom, and one was charged with criminally negligent homicide while the other two were charged with criminal conspiracy. here's what the family spokesperson had to say. >> so right now, they are feeling like there's not justice. >> amy's familiments another autopsy to be conducted believing it was the assault that led to her death and

the other in serious >>> president obama will honor slain philadelphia policeman robert wilson the thirdident will present wilson's family with the public safety officer medal of valor. it was created back in 2001 to honor first sponsored for moments of bravery and courage. the 30-year-old wilson was killed last marriage when two men tried to rob had a north philadelphia game stop shop. 12 other officers will also receive this award. >>> a massive mistake leads to the evacuation of one of the world's most famous sporting. 75,000 people were removed from the stadium after a suspicious package. authorities located a fake bomb and learned that it was accidently left in the stadium after a training exercise involving search dogs >>> russia finally admitted to widespread doping amongst international athletes. the country's sports minister says russia has quote problem with doping and is very sorry that the cheaters weren't caught sooner. in light of the scandal mean emerged last sunday, russian athletes may be banned in rye yo. that will be made next month. they're hoping to save their eligib

medal of valor presented to fallen sergeant robert wilson iii, philadelphia police department, pennsylvania. for giving his life to protect innocent civilians. sergeant wilson put himself in harm's way during an armed robbery drawing fire from the assailants and suffering a mortal wound as he kept store employees and customers safe. [ applause ] officer nile johnson. medal of valor presented to officer nile johnson, north miami police department, florida. for swift and valorous action to end a cviolent crime spree. he subdued an assailant and apprehended him. [ applause ] . special agent tyler call. medal of valor presented to special agent tyler call, federal bureau of investigation, for his heroic actions to save a hostage. special agent call, who was off duty with his family, helped rescue a woman from her ex-husband who had violated a restraining order and held the victim at gunpoint. [ applause ] deputy joey >>> deputy joey, medal of valor presented to deputy joey for placing himself in great danger to protect this community. he confronted and subdue the violent gunman. by doing so, he

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the other in serious >>> president obama will honor slain philadelphia policeman robert wilson the third, the president will present wilson's family with the public safety officer medal of valor. it was created back in 2001 to honor first sponsored for moments of bravery and courage. the 30-year-old wilson was killed last marriage when two men tried to rob had a north philadelphia game stop shop. 12 other officers will also receive this award. >>> a massive mistake leads to the evacuation of one of the world's most famous sporting. 75,000 people were removed from the stadium after a suspicious package. authorities located a fake bomb and learned that it was accidently left in the stadium after a training exercise involving search dogs >>> russia finally admitted to widespread doping amongst international athletes. the country's sports minister says russia has quote problem with doping and is very sorry that the cheaters weren't caught sooner. in light of the scandal mean emerged last sunday, russian athletes may be banned in rye yo. that will be made next month. they're hoping to save th

one was handed out to officer robert wilson iii who died last year. >> every day we go out to do the right thing. >> reporter: today dozens of police officers were recognized for their efforts at the police lodge 5 in philadelphia. presented with awards for bravery and valor and heroism. >> we are proud of what you have done to get here today we are equally proud of what you do every day. >> anthony rubelawas among them. the victim may have died if not for their efforts. >> we came on scene and the gentlemen was shot several times and applied a tourniquet to both of his legs actually and transported him to the hospital. >> the mayor was among the dignitaries on stage presenting these honors. >> it's a difficult time to be a police officer in the united states of america and we are trying to move our department through this so you can do your jobs efficiently and keep our neighborhoods safe. >> reporter: some officers were not expecting recognition they were just doing their jobs but are proud to be here today. >> it's great to serve the city of philadelphia. >> a lot of times the pol

medal of val or presented to fallen sergeant robert wilson iii, philadelphia displeppolice departmenthe put himself in harm's way during an armed robbery suffering a mortal wound as he kept store employees and customers safe. [ applause ] [ applause ] >> officer niel johnson. medal of valor presented to officer niel johnson, north miami police department, florida. for swift and valorous action to end a violent crime spree. officer johnson pursued a man who had shot a miami police officer and two other innocent bystanders withstanding fire from an assault weapon and apprehended the assailant. [ applause ] >> special agent tyler call. medal of val or presented to special agent tyler call, federal bureau of investigation for his heroic actions to save a hostage. special agent call, who was off duty with his family, helped rescue a woman from her ex-husband who had violated a restraining order and held the victim at gunpoint. [ applause ] >>> deputy joey tortorella. medal of valor presented to joey for for ella for placing himself in grave danger to protect his community. tepty tortorella

the president also posthumously honored robert wilson the third of philadelphia. killed on the job while protecting employees customers while fighting off an armed robbery suspect. >> although this particular moment for which you are being honored is remarkable, we also know that receive a day you go out there, you got a tough job. we could not be prouder of not only moments like the ones we recognize here today, but just the day-to-day grind. >> the public safety metal of valor recognizes police firefighters and responders for exceptional courage. >> reporter: it's a safety slowdown, coming up we're going to show you what you need to know about what metro is doing to address its string of problems. first. >> it's a nice day to walk, you don't need the umbrella. a little bit of a chill in the air. especially, early this morning, dropped to 36 last night. not so cold overnight but you will need those umbrellas again tomorrow. i'll have your forecast. tony? . >>> if you have a story idea, call the fox 5 tip line 202-895-3000. also e-mail us at fox 5 tips tv.com.