In-town pool report #4: Ryder Williams in Oval
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- Orion Smith
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- Monday, August 17, 2026 1:43 PM
Pool just entered the Oval, where POTUS is speaking about Ryder Williams, the 16-year-old lifeguard being honored for saving a 10-year-old boy at a California beach. Both boys are here with their family members, along with state parks and public safety officials from Santa Cruz area.
Shane Williams, Ryder's father: "I couldn't be more proud."
POTUS to Shannon Williams, Ryder's mother: "You did a good job. It's good genetics."
More to follow.
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Orion D. Smith
D.C. Reporter, The Spokesman-Review