Medal of Valor Recipients Honored
n December 12, 2007, President George W. Bush and Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey awarded five distinguished public safety officers the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor during a ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House.
The Medal of Valor is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer honoring heroic action performed above and beyond the call of duty.
“In a line of work where courageous acts can be part of one’s daily duties,
these extraordinary men set themselves apart through deeds of incredible self-sacrifice,” said Attorney General Mukasey. “The honor we confer upon these brave individuals with the Medal of Valor reflects the gratitude of an entire Nation.” 
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