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Medal of ValorAwards

Crusade Against Crime41st Anniversary

November 10, 2010Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

The Medal of Valor represents the highest award our community can bestow upon the men andwomen who protect us and our property through the conscientious enforcement of our laws. Andalthough this coveted award is presented to those few individuals who have distinguished them-selves through meritorious service, it is, in a sense, a sincere tribute to all police officers.Sponsored by the Crusade Against Crime of America and the St. Louis Area Police Chiefs’

Association, the Medal of Valor is presented in recognition of a conspicuous act of bravery exceed-ing the normal demands of police service. It expresses the community's gratitude for the soundjudgement demonstrated by the officer in the performance of his or her duty, often without regardfor personal safety, yet with full awareness of the reasonable attainment of his or her objective. Theaward guidelines were broadened in 1974 to provide for the recognition of citizen involvement inperforming a heroic act out of concern for the safety and welfare of a police officer or in the pre-vention of a crime.Since its inception in 1969, the Medal of Valor has been presented to over 275 police officers and

local citizens, including several individuals who have each received the Medal twice for heroicdeeds. The recipients are selected each year from nominations submitted to the Medal of ValorJudges Committee by more than 140 Police Departments in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Theguidelines governing the qualifications for nominations were established by a panel of high-rank-ing police officers. All nominees must be approved by their respective chiefs.While the Medal of Valor provides a unique opportunity for honoring the heroism of individual

police officers and citizens, it also offers the means through which everyone can express their sup-port of all law enforcement officers.

THE MEDALOF VALOR

Mayor Robert G. Lowery, Sr.Mayor of City of Florissant

President

Irvin DavisClayton-Davis & Associates, Inc.

Vice President

Judge Gary M. Gaertner, Jr.Missouri Court of Appeals

Eastern DistrictSecretary

Chief Ray JohnsonChesterfield Police Dept.

Treasurer

Dan BarrettBiomedical Systems, Inc.

Charles W. BobinetteUthoff, Graeber, Bobinette & Blanke

Sheriff O. Glenn BoyerJefferson County Police Dept.

Chief Tim FitchSt. Louis County Police Dept.

Kevin GarrisonGlobal Risk Solutions

Chief Daniel IsomSt. Louis City Police Department

Chief Daniel B. LinzaKirkwood Police Dept.

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Sean OrearCommercial Bank

Neil Quirk

Carl A. SchultzNational Football League

(Retired FBI)

Officers and Board of theCrusade Against Crime

Special ThanksClayton-Davis & Associates

Effinger PrintingHilton St. Louis at the Ballpark

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William Abel 1979Michael Amrein 2006John Augusti 1971Michael Allen 1979Steve Alsup 1986Richard Anchambault 1973Anthony M. Anderson 2000Dimitrios Aslan 2001Ural Aubuchon 1971Eric Austermann 2004Russel Austin 1974Jeffery Bader 1993Tommy Balentine 1996Thomas Ballman 2008Eric Bartel 1999Larry Becton 2007Carl Beier 2008Charley J. Bell 1971Richard Bergmeier 1970Mark Berry 2008William K. Biggs 1991, 2008Robert Boaz 1973David Bobo 2009James Boevingloh 1970Phillip Q. Booker 1993David Bosler 2007Charles Bowles 2006Oliver "Glenn" Boyer 1989Scott Boyher 2009John T. Bozarth 1992, 1994James Brawley 1978Jeffrey Brenizer 2001James Briggs 2006Gerald Brindell 1973Daniel Brinkman 2009Victor Brinkman 2001Roosevelt Brown 1970Robert Burg 1990Kevin Burgdorf 1984Harvey Burnett 2009Thomas J. Byrne 1978David Calcaterra 2009James Carroll 1985Alan Carter 1985Kim Castro 1995Anthony Cavanaugh 2008George Cobb 1980Russell Coffell 1978Keith Coleman 1999Jason Collins 2007, 2008Mark Colombo 1996James Conner 1997David Corbett 1998Ryan Cousins 2008Jack Cowser 1986Timothy Craig 2009Willis Crook 1987Daniel Crowe 1976Dennis Culler 2005Don Cummines 1998Edward Darabcsek 2001Robert Darlington 1976Christopher Day 1977Charles Dawson, Sr. 2009James Debisschop 2004Jason Decker 2006Kirk Deeken 1999Edward DeLaney, II 2008Judith DeLuca 1977Jessica Diamond 2006Joseph Difatta 2001Nino Discandia 2005Stephen Dodge 2001Robert Dodson 1978Michael Doerge, Sr. 2009Daniel Duffy 1973Daniel Earley 2007Antwan Easterwood 2001Ray Edler 1998Alan B. Eickoff 1991Ontourio Eiland 1996Joseph Ellis 2001Robert Fanning 2008Manuel Farmer 1973Paul Faulstich 2008Charles Feazell 1974Christine Fernandez 2003David Finke 2005

Thomas Flannery 2001Timothy Flora 1985Daniel Fox 2008DeAngelo Franklin 1998Kurt Frisz 1991, 1999Michael Fumagali 2005Frazier Garner 1971Brian Geier 2006Christina Gonzales 2000Matt Greco 2006Benny Green 1976Jesse Green 1991Ward Griggs 1986Larry Gruendler 1983Stephen Guyer 2008Brian Hale 1999Anthony Q. Harris 1995Ronald Hasty 2006, 2007Kurt Hauser 2009Vicki Hawkins 1999Robert Heckel 1969Ted Hefner 1979Terry Helton 1969Gene Henckler 1975Boley Hendricks 1980Jeremiah A. Henning 2000Chad Hinds 2008Robert Hoelzel 1977Huntley Hoemann 2007Dwaine Hollinshed 2009George Hollocher 1975Charles Horn 1990Dennis Horton 1971James W. Huelsing 1982Thomas Huesgen 1998John E. Hylla 1990Thomas Jackson 1991Craig Jansen 1999Cliffe Jarvis 1993William Jeremias 1969Charles Jones 1971James Jones 2001Lamont Jones 1971Milton H. Jones, Jr. 1995Brian A. Jost 2000Megan Keith 2008Gabriel Keithley 2004Ronald Kittell 1971Ronald Klier 1990Mark Knese 2001Thomas Kocher 1975Alexander Koenen 1974Joseph Kornberger 2007John Kozel 2005Lawrence Kreisman 2008Joseph J. Kriska 2000Edward Kuehner 2006Michael Lang 1974Dennis Lassing 1993Ronald Lasky 1970Oliver Layton 1969Kirk Lawless 2009Joshua Lawrence 2005Michael Linegar 2007Gary Lively 2007Glenn Lodi 1970Joseph Lohaus 1969James Long III 1999Chad Louis 2001Stevie Lowman 1992Bryan Ludwig 2001Jacob Maechling 2009Lori Mahn 1986Sean Mallon 2006James Mana 2008Donald Marchetto 1972Tommy Marr 1992Gregory Marstall 1969Steve Martini 1999Terry Dean May 1976Thomas Mayer, II 2007Marc McCalister 2002John McClanahan 2006Daniel McCune 2002George McDonagh 1981Timothy McEntee 1975Allen McKenzie 1989William Meyers 1973

Joseph Micciche 1977Arnold Miller 1995Todd Miller 2007Brian Millikan 1998David Minor 2007Mark Moerschell 2001Peter Morrow 2008William Mudd 1993Vincent Mundwiller 1978Richard Needham 1974Andrew Neff 2008Brian P. Nelson 1996Shawn Nelson 1996Joseph Nelson 1990Paul Neske 1992David Nerviani 2007Charles Niel 2009Jason Neuman 2004, 2005Kenneth Nieters 1980Jay Noser 1979Timothy O'Brien 1981Larry Panhorst 1980Jack Patty 1969John Paul 2006A'Lonzo Payne 1971Blaise Peluso 1996Raymond Penno 1973James Perrot 1972Jeffrey Peters 1983Craig Politte 1998Tom Powers 1978Frank Rauhe 1972Daniel Rayhawk 2007Timothy Rehagen 2003Douglas Reiner 2008Everett Reynolds 1971Raymond Reynolds 1969, 1984John Rice 1979Cappy Ricks 1974Walter Riebeling 1981Daniel Riley 1981Craig Robertson 2009Charles Robinson 1987Jason Rodesiler 2003Eugene Roessel 1972Christine Romo 2004Edwin Roth 1969Jeffrey Rottler 2005David Ruebhausen 1984Robert Russo 1996Robert Scheetz 1988Charles Schmidt 1977Kenneth Schulte 2006Steven E. Schmittgens 2000Lawrence Schroeder 1979William Schwartz 1970Jason Schuster 2007James Schweppe 2001Walter Serb 1977Lester Sewalzd 1995Robin Sharp 1988John L. Shaver 1994James Siebum 2007Richard Siebum 1991Matthew Simpson 2009Michael Sisco 1999Gregory Skinner 1987Ray Slater 1969Chad Sloan 2007Nicholas Sloan 2004Joseph Smtih 1994Leonard Smith 1998Donald Sonnenberg 1994Lonnie Speer 1989Amy Sprout 1998Robert Stanze 2001Jesse Steen 2007Edgar Stegall 2009Edward Steinmeyer 1970Kevin Stevener 2001Robert Stipsits 1995Jennifer Story 2008Robert Stoup 2002Joseph Stuckey 2005Robert Sulkowski 2009Derrick Sutton 2009Daniel Swan 1976Larry Tennell 1973

Dan Terry 2007David M. Tiefenbrunn 1995George Thompson 1969Soloman Thurman 2009Milton Tooks 1999Jack Titone 1970Brian Trendley 1998Ishmael Tyson 2009James Vollmar 1998Sean Wade 2003, 2006Kurt Wagner 2004James Walker 1970Walter J. Walker 1995Charles Wall 2007Brian Waltman 2007Paul Walton 1974Larry Washington 1980Melvyn Washington 2007Percy Waters 1972Chris Watson 1994Richard Weinhold 2001Walter White 2008James Whyte 2008Trevor Wild 2007Keith Wildhaber 1999Richard Will 1998Frank Williams 2009John Williams 2006John Wilson 2008Larry Wilson 1976John Winter 2007Rodney Woodall 2006Robert Zambo 1975William Zipf 1975Joseph Zdrodowski 1998Brett Zolla 2001

Citizen-Aid-To-PoliceRecipientsDaniel Alexander 2005Richard Baker 1995Alan Barklage 1978, 1998Chuck Boyer 1989Lee Bryant 1995Steven Burns 1997Alan Buyatte 1979Clifford Cockrell 1976Edward Deckerd 1975Steven Dudley 1976David L. Fowler 1995Teri Fowler 1995Jesse Haggerty 1976Scott Haggerty 1976John Hessel 2008Edward Hoermann 1977Walter Hollis 1975Mitchell Hults 2007Ronald Johnson 2005Timothy Johnson 2005Wade Johnstone, Jr. 1981William Johnstone 1981Kraig Lange 1979Gregory Maguire 1989Dorian Magwitz 1982Franklin McCollie 1979John Merriweather 1976Jeffery Mumford 2002James Neisz 1986James Oxendine 1987Roberta Payne 1974Peter Pfeffer 1977Dennis Pleimann 2001Jeffrey Portman 1983Keith Sandler 1977Dalen Schmoll 2005Steven Schultz 1977Ronald Slape 1977Sandy Smith 1978Gene Stephenson 1983Bernadette Steward 1974Marvin Thompkins 1979Gary Weible 1977Warren Williams 2004Terry Wolfe 1978

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GOLD MEDAL SPONSORS

The Crusade Against Crime takes pride in recognizing the following individuals and compa-nies who have taken a special role in the sponsorship of this year’s tribute to the brave men andwomen of law enforcement.They deserve a special place of honor, not just for their commitment to the Medal of Valor

Awards, but also for their dedication to the high ideals of public service.

The Crusade Against Crime and the Community

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OnMay 19th, 2010 Citizens Ronald Conner and Todd Gilliam observed avehicle submerged in the flooded waters of the River Des Peres. Fearing there may be a person in the vehicle, themen decided to enter the water and attempt to save anyone inside. As they began to do so, Evidence TechnicianOfficer Brian King arrived and quickly joined the men in the fast moving waters. While in the water, and on thesubmerged vehicle, the men found an unresponsive man in the driver’s seat. They worked quickly to free him,but were initially unable, because of a seat belt securing him in the car. Eventually, they freed him from the seat-belt, but still were unable to remove him, because theman apparently was caught on something. Officer King sub-merged himself into thewater andwith the help ofMr. Conner andMr. Gilliamwas able to free theman. The threemen pulled the driver from the car and to the shore where EmergencyMedical Technicians were waiting. The vic-tim was rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately later passed away from his injuries. Officer Brian King andCitizens Ronald Conner and Todd Gilliam spared their own personal safety to save the life of another.Their actions are truly exemplary and deserving of the Medal of Valor.

Officer Brian KingEvidence Technician Officer

Ronald ConnerCitizen-In-Aid

Officer Brian KingEvidence Technician Officer

Todd GilliamCitizen-In-Aid

Todd GilliamCitizen-In-Aid

Ronald ConnerCitizen-In-Aid

The Law firm of Holloran, White, Schwartz and Gaertner LLP

Clayton-Davis & Associates, Inc.

Electronic Tracking Systems, Inc. (ETS)

2010 MEDAL OF VALORLUNCHEON PROGRAM

Program Emcee Karen FossSr. Vice President, Comunications and Brand Management,Ameren Corporation

Posting of Colors Honor Guard—St. Louis County, City & Municipal Police Officers

“Pledge of Allegiance” Mayor Robert G. Lowery, Sr., Mayor of the City of Florissant, MOand President of the Crusade Against Crime

“National Anthem” Charles Glenn

Invocation Monsignor Salvatore E. PolizziLUNCH

Song Officer Patrick Nigh—St. Louis County Police Department

Introductions Mayor Robert G. Lowery, Sr., Mayor of the City of Florissant, MOand President of the Crusade Against Crime

Keynote Speaker Judge Robert G. Dowd, Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District

Presentation of Medals Respective Chiefs of Police with their Award Recipients

Benediction Reverend Jimmy L. Brown

Song Sergeant Andrea Sanderson—St. Louis County Police Department

Retiring of Colors Honor Guard—St. Louis County, City & Municipal Police Officers

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PROGRAM EMCEE

Karen Foss was named as senior vice president, Communications and BrandManagement, of Ameren Corporation in April 2009. Foss joined AmerenUE, the corpo-ration’s Missouri utility, in February 2007 as vice president, Public Relations.Foss is a nationally recognized former newscaster who spent more than 25 years as

anchor of KSDK-TV in St. Louis.The six-time Emmy award winner was in 2005 inducted into the Silver Circle by

the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for her 25 years of journalisticexcellence. Foss is equally well known for her community contributions.

Foss has also actively supported a range of organizations from The SalvationArmy to Paraquad—a non-prof-it dedicated to helping the disabled establish homes and jobs to become more independent.In 1983, Foss received the “Paraquad Service Award.” She also was the first recipient of the St. Louis

Ambassadors’ “Spirit of St. Louis” award in 1985. The St. Louis Suburban Journals named her “Woman ofAchievement” in 1989. Also in 1989, the YMCA honored Foss with the “Special Leadership Award” for herlong-standing volunteer commitment to improving the lives of the disabled and youth in St. Louis.In 1992, the St. Louis Chapter of the NAACP honored Foss when she became the first television reporter to

receive the “Roy Wilkins Freedom Award.” She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, her hometown.

Judge Robert G. Dowd currently serves on the Missouri Court of Appeals in theEastern District of Missouri. Judge Dowd has served in this position since 1994 andrecently was reelected for a twelve year term ending in 2020.Judge Dowd has served as a judge for 32 years, beginning in 1978 when he was elect-

ed to the 22nd Judicial Circuit. He remained in the 22nd Judicial Circuit until hisappointment to the Missouri Court of Appeals.Prior to his appointment as a judge he worked as a lawyer with his own private prac-

tice and also served in the United States Senate as a Page in 1967.Judge Dowd attended the University of Missouri Saint Louis, graduated from

Quincy College with a Bachelors of Arts and has a Juris Doctor from Saint Mary’sUniversity.

Judge Dowd is a member of the American Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, Metropolitan SaintLouis Bar Association, Lawyer’s Association, Quincy College Alumni Association and the Saint Mary’sUniversity Alumni Association. He also attended the National Judicial College and the American Academy ofJudicial Education. Judge Dowd is a past member of Rule 90 Supreme Court Committee, Judicial EducationCommittee and the Judicial Finance Commission.Judge Dowd is also a member of the Catholic Church. He serves on several boards, which include the CYC,

Mental Health Association, Daughters of Saint Paul and the Dismas House.Judge Dowd was awarded the Supreme Court of Missouri Award of Appreciation, Division of Family

Services Award of Appreciation, Missouri House of Representatives Resolution, Mental Health Association ofSaint Louis Distinguished Service Award, and the Award of Appreciation of Saint Louis, Proclamation ofRecognition.Judge Dowd is married with children and resides in Saint Louis Missouri.

Judge Robert G. DowdMissouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District

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Karen FossSr. Vice President, Communications and Brand Management

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Officer Joseph HamanSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer Joseph HamanSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

On May 27th, 2010 Officer Joseph Haman was working nearGrand and Natural Bridge when he stopped a suspicious vehicle.While talking to the vehicle’s occupants, a man in the rear seatsuddenly began firing a gun at Officer Haman, striking him sixtimes. Although seriously injured, Officer Haman drew his ownweapon and dove for cover near his police car as the gunman gotout of the car and continued to fire at him. Officer Haman quicklyreturned fire, causing the gunman to retreat. Officer Hamanradioed for help and gave responding officers a description of thegunman. While being treated for his life-threatening wounds,Officer Haman continued to provide officers with detailed informa-tion on the gunman. The gunman was later located and arrested.The actions Officer Haman are truly exemplary and deserving

of the Medal of Valor.

Officer Isabella LovadinaSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Officer Isabella LovadinaSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

On October 5th, 2009 while off duty and in “street”clothes, Officer Isabella Lovadina and a friend were leavingthe home of another friend when they were approached bytwo armed gunmen, who at gun point forced them back intothe residence. The gunmen robbed Officer Lovadina, herfriend and the home’s occupants, which included severalyoung children. The gunmen terrorized the group andthreatened their lives for more than twenty minutes.Suddenly, without cause, the gunmen ordered the victimsinto the basement. Believing their intention was to kill thegroup, Officer Lovadina refused to go into the basement andalthough unarmed she took the first opportunity presentedto her to attack one of the gunmen. The officer struggled withthe gunman and attempted to disarm him. During the strug-gle, she was shot several times by the second gunman, whoalso fired shots at the other victims. The gunmen then fledthe residence, but were later captured. Sadly, another victimwas also shot and later passed away.The actions of Officer Lovadina are truly exemplary and

deserving of the Medal of Valor.

Officer Anthony AmaroSt. Louis County Police Department

Officer Nicholas NazzoliSt. Louis County Police Department

Officer Stephanie PercichSt. Louis County Police Department

Officer Anthony AmaroSt. Louis County Police Department

Officer Stephanie PercichSt. Louis County Police Department

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On August 9th, 2009, Officers Anthony Amaro, Nicholas Nazzoli and Stephanie Percich were onpatrol when they discovered a home and its attached garage engulfed in flames. Believing the res-idents may be inside; the officers forced open the front door and entered the home. While inside,the smoke overcame the officers, but they refused to leave and instead dropped to their knees andcrawled through the home in search of the residents. During their search, the officers located a cou-ple in their bedroom and helped them to safety. The couple told the officers that their son was sleep-ing in the basement. The officers quickly reentered the burning home, located the couple’s son andhelped him to safety.The actions of these Officers are truly exemplary and deserving of the Medal of Valor.

On March 30th, 2010 Detective Marc Wasem had returned home froman evening with his family when he observed four men acting suspi-ciously in a parking lot. Detective Wasem, although off duty, approachedthe men to investigate. After asking the men if they lived in the building,one of the men pulled up his jacket and exposed a gun in his waistbandand ordered Detective Wasem to give him his property. Detective Wasemidentified himself as a police officer and attempted to arrest the man, butall four fled on foot. Although alone, but knowing his duty, DetectiveWasem pursued the men and called in the incident and his pursuit withhis cellular phone. While phoning in the incident the gunman suddenlypulled the weapon from his waistband and fired at Detective Wasem.Wasem returned fire and relentlessly continued to pursue the gunmanuntil he eventually caught him. Despite being caught, the gunman con-tinued to resist arrest and a struggle ensued. Detective Wasem again per-sisted and was able to overpower the man and take him into custody.His actions are truly exemplary and deserving of the Medal of Valor.

Detective Marc WasemSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Detective Mark WasemSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Officer Nicholas NazzoliSt. Louis County Police Department

Officer Chris Lovelady-ArmstrongSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

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fired shots at the man forcing him to turn and continue to flee. Shorty after the man was caughtand arrested. Although in a running gun battle, the officers remained calm and were relentlessin their pursuit of a threat to the community.Their actions are truly exemplary and deserving of the Medal of Valor.

On January 23rd, 2010 OfficersChris Lovelady-Armstrong andRonald Vaughan observed a vehi-cle make a traffic violation. Whenthe officers attempted to stop thevehicle the driver refused to pullover. Finally, the vehicle did stop,but a man got out of the front pas-senger seat and began firing shotsat the officers. The officers quicklytook cover. The man fled on foot,but without hesitation, the officerspursued him. While in pursuit, theman turned and pointed the gun atthe officers. The officers quickly

Officer Chris Lovelady-ArmstrongSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Officer Ronald VaughanSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Detective Joshua BechererSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Detective Joshua BechererSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

On October 29th, 2009 Detective Joshua Becherer and two otherdetectives saw a man walking out of an alley acting suspiciously. Thedetectives stopped the man to investigate, but when they attempted,the man fled on foot. The detectives pursued the man, and as DetectiveBecherer gained ground on him, the man turned and attempted to firehis weapon. The weapon misfired, but the man continued to try to getthe gun to function. Becherer wasted no time and drew his weapon justas the man was raising the gun to sight at him. Detective Becherer thenfired his weapon striking the man, who fell to the ground but retainedpossession of his gun. Still resistant to resist and harm the officer, theman raised the gun again aiming at the detective, who again fired atthe man ending, the threat.The detective’s actions are truly exemplary and deserving of the

Medal of Valor.

On February 22nd, 2010 Sergeant David Bonenberger responded toa call for a man with a gun. Sergeant Bonenberger located the man,who was armed with a gun, and ordered him to drop his weapon, butinstead the man fled on foot. Sergeant Bonenberger pursued the manand continued to gain ground on him during the pursuit. Suddenly,the man turned his gun toward Sergeant Bonenberger. SergeantBonenberger quickly fired his weapon in defense striking the gunmanand ending the danger. Sergeant David Bonenberger acted bravely inpursuing a man who was an imminent danger to both himself and thecommunity.His actions are truly exemplary and deserving of the Medal of

Valor.

Sergeant David BonenbergerSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Sergeant David BonenbergerSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

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Detective Sergeant John ApplegateSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Detective Sergeant John ApplegateSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Detective Robert SimonsSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Detective Robert SimonsSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

On January 16th, 2009 DetectiveSergeant John Applegate and DetectiveRobert Simons were attempting to locatea man wanted for several felony charges.While conducting surveillance at a loca-tion the man was known to frequent, thedetectives located the man, but when theyattempted to take him into custody hefled on foot. The detectives quickly pur-sued the man. While in pursuit the mansuddenly took cover behind a vehicle andbegan firing multiple shots. The detec-tives returned fire, forcing the man to fleeagain. The detectives continued their pur-suit, but while doing so, the man againturned and fired shots at the detectives.Both detectives again returned fire strik-ing the man and ending the threat.The actions of these Detectives are

truly exemplary and deserving of theMedal of Valor..

On July 1st, 2010 a man robbed awoman at gunpoint and momentslater carjacked a couple. NarcoticsDetectives, including Jason Collins,Jeremy Cotton, JosephMcCloskey andRyan Linhorst responded to the areain an attempt to locate the man andthe vehicle. When the detectives locat-ed the vehicle, the man abandoned itin a parking lot and fled on foot.Detectives Cotton, Collins andLinhorst pursued the man who sud-denly turned and fired several shotsat them. The detectives retuned fire.An ensuing gun battle occurred. Thegunman then turned his gun and firedshots at Detective McCloskey whohad positioned himself to assist.McCloskey returned fire and struckthe gunman, which allowed the detec-tives to arrest the man.The actions of these detectives are

truly exemplary and deserving of theMedal of Valor.

Detective Jason CollinsSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Detective Jeremy CottonSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Detective Ryan LinhorstSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Detective Joseph McCloskeySt. Louis Metropolitan Police Dept.

Detective Jason CollinsSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Detective Jeremy CottonSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Detective Ryan LinhorstSt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Detective Joseph McCloskeySt. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

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Officer Matthew CrosbyRock Hill Police Department

Lieutenant Jordan LewisRock Hill Police Department

the bottom of the stairs. Suddenly, theman raised his right arm and fired two shots, which struckOfficer Crosby.Despite being shot, Officer Crosby returned fire as did Lieutenant Lewis. The Officers struck theman and endedthe threat. Both officers acted quickly, bravely and sacrificed their personal safety to assure the safety of the com-munity. The actions of these Officers are truly exemplary and deserving of the Medal of Valor.

Officer Matthew CrosbyRock Hill Police Department

Lieutenant Jordan LewisRock Hill Police Department

Detective Corporal Gerald WilliamsJefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Sergeant Darren RodgersArnold Police Department

Sergeant Darren RodgersArnold Police Department

Detective Corporal Gerald WilliamsJefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Corporal Gerald Williams acted bravely and removed a dangerous person from our community. Theactions of these Officers are truly exemplary and deserving of the Medal of Valor.

On January 29th, 2010 Sergeant DarrenRogers was assisting Detective CorporalGerald Williams and, other JeffersonCounty Narcotics Unit members, in locatinga man wanted for burglary where nearlyfifty guns were stolen. Through their part-nership the officers located the man, butwhen the officers attempted to arrest him,he resisted arrest and a struggle ensued.During the struggle the suspect produced agun and began firing at the officers, strikingDetective Corporal Williams in the arm.Sergeant Rogers acted quickly, drew hisweapon and returned fire striking the man.The officers then took the man into custody.Sergeant Darren Rogers and Detective

On April 8th, 2009 OfficerMatthew Crosby and LieutenantJordan Lewis received a 911 callafter a woman was assaulted byher boyfriend with a handgun.The victim informed the officersher boyfriend had expressed nofear in dying by the police andwas extremely violent. Whilespeaking to the woman the offi-cers observed her boyfriend runinto his apartment and the offi-cers quickly followed to attemptto arrest the man. The officersknocked on the door and themancame out as requested, after theofficers distanced themselves at

On March 28th, 2010 Officer Robert Keithley responded to an apartmentbuilding fire. When Officer Keithley arrived he noticed the building had filledwith smoke, and some residents were not aware of the pending danger.Withouthesitation, Officer Keithley entered the building and rushed door-to-door toalert the residents. After several minutes Officer Keithley was overcome by thesmoke and was forced to leave the building. While recovering from the smokeinhalation, Keithley discovered two residents were still in the building. Despitehis condition and the danger of reentering the building, he rushed back in andassisted the residents out. Officer Keithley was later treated at the hospital forsmoke inhalation. The actions of this Officer are truly exemplary and deserv-ing of the Medal of Valor

Officer Robert KeithleySt. Louis County Police Department

Officer Robert KeithleySt. Louis County Police Department

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Policeman’s Prayer

Oh, almighty God,Whose great power and eternalWisdom embraces the universe,Watch over all Policemen andLaw Enforcement Officers.Protect them from harm

In the performance of their dutyTo stop crime, robberies,Riots and violence.

We pray, help them keep our streetsAnd homes safe day and night.

We recommend them to your loving careBecause their duty is dangerous.

Grant them your unending strength andCourage in their daily assignments.Dear God, protect these brave

Men and Women,Grant them your almighty protection,

Unite them safely with theirFamilies after duty has ended.