Man honored for heroism

Published: Thursday, Dec. 20 2007 12:13 a.m. MST

Jennifer Ackerman, Deseret Morning News

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Summary

Paulina Filippova, 4, sits with Marc Ellison of American Fork on July 6 in her home in Magna. Ellison is one of the three men who saved Paulina's life after she fell off the Timpanogos Trail. Ellison climbed down a cliff to reach her and stayed until rescue workers were able to get to her. He has been nominated for the Above & Beyond Citizen Honors, which promotes service and selflessness among Americans. A JENNIFER ACKERMAN,

Paulina Filippova, 4, sits with Marc Ellison of American Fork on July 6 in her home in Magna. Ellison is one of the three men who saved Paulina's life after she fell off the Timpanogos Trail. Ellison climbed down a cliff to reach her and stayed until rescue workers were able to get to her. He has been nominated for the Above & Beyond Citizen Honors, which promotes service and selflessness among Americans.

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