In a ceremony that paid tribute to extraordinary courage, five Medal of Honor recipients were recognized for acts of selflessness and bravery during the Broward Sheriff’s Office 2024 Annual Awards Ceremony. One dove into rough waters in a desperate attempt to save a drowning teenager. Three others charged into a gunfight to confront an active shooter, and another raced toward the aftermath of a devastating helicopter crash to protect others while putting his life in peril.
“We don’t control the outcomes. But we can control the effort. When faced with danger - each one of the Medal of Honor recipients didn’t hesitate – they acted,” Sheriff Dr. Gregory Tony said. “Every ounce of their effort went into giving another person a fighting chance to go home to their loved ones. That’s why we do this job.”
These Medal of Honor recipients were among the 450 outstanding employees honored at the ceremony on Thursday, April 24. Watch the videos below to learn more about their remarkable acts of heroism:
Firefighter Paramedic Allen Kasper
Sgt. Noel Mercado
Dep. Joseph Sherbo
Dep. Richard Delgaudio
Dep. Mitchell Machado
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