Senior Airman Andrew Moser knows a thing or two about helping people in time of need.

This past June, Moser and Airman First Class Micah Myers were driving home from work when they spotted a man collapse from a seizure on Bridgeport Way in Lakewood. Moser, who turns 26 on Thursday, instantly sprung into action.

"I came and helped keep the guy stabilized and made sure he was ok," Moser said. "Nothing compelled me except for seeing somebody in need. Seeing somebody that needed help is part of who I am and what's been instilled in me in the Air Force."

Their courageous efforts were honored Wednesday morning with the Good Samaritan Award during the 19th annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast of Pierce County at Hotel Murano in Tacoma. The citizen Airmen were among nine others honored in front of a large crowd that included local dignitaries Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, Lakewood Deputy Mayor Don Anderson and others.

After Myers pulled a U-turn, Moser grabbed a pair of gloves, quickly ran toward the fallen man and rendered aid. The man sustained a serious head injury as a result of the seizure. Members of the 446th Airlift Wing at McChord Field, they initially had no idea what the problem was. Once they arrived to help the man, both realized he was having a seizure.

Moser made sure the man was breathing and that he had a pulse. Once the man regained consciousness, the two assured him that he would be OK and kept him safe until paramedics arrived. Myers said Moser took control really well as a leader.

"It could have been much worse than a seizure," Moser said. "It could have been a life-threatening instance for that gentleman."

Moser's background in emergency assistance came in handy that day. He received CPR training when he became Canada's youngest ski patrolman at the age of 16. He knows that many accidents don't always end with the person coming out alive.

"Having done it before gave me the confidence," he said. "When it happens, you know exactly what to do."

Chief Master Sgt. Arthur Green accepted the Good Samaritan Award at the breakfast event on behalf of Myers, who was unable to attend.

"You never know what somebody is capable of doing," he said about their heroic efforts. "For them to do that is an amazing thing."

The Red Cross Heroes' Breakfast is an annual event held to honor local citizens for their extraordinary act. Staff Sgt. Landon Jensen received the Military Hero Award when he and another bystander helped save a woman from a burning car after she hit another vehicle head on.

Jensen is a six-year member of the Air Force.

The most recognizable award recipient was Park Ranger Margaret Anderson. A man fatally wounded her on New Year's Day at a checkpoint near Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park. She is believed to have saved lives of others that day including those participating in recreational activities.

Photo: Senior Airman Andrew Moser, left, and Master Sgt. Arthur Green, both Reservists from the 446th Airlift Wing at McChord Field, display their awards during the 19th Annual American Red Cross Breakfast of Pierce County Wednesday at Hotel Murano in Tacoma. Moser and Airman First class Micah Myers (not pictured) received the Good Samaritan Award for coming to rescue of a man who collapsed on the street from a seizure in June.