Firefighters Receive National Medal of Valor
From Firechief.com:
Two firefighters and three police officers today received the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the nation’s highest award recognizing heroic action performed above and beyond the call of duty by a public safety officer. Firefighter Edward F. Henry, Charleston (S.C.) Fire Department; Bttn. Chief Gene F. Large Jr., Fort Walton Beach (Fla.) Fire Department; and police officers Timothy Greene, Rock Hill, S.C.; Bryan S. Hurst (deceased), Columbus, Ohio; and Peter Alfred Koe, Indianapolis; were presented their medals by President George W. Bush during a White House ceremony in the Oval Office.
Read the rest of the article for descriptions of why the firefighters received their medals.
Congratulations to Firefighter Henry and Bttn. Chief Large!
Posted March 21, 2006 09:54 AM · Link
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