| WV Press Release Sharing CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Gov. Jim Justice and officials from the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security (WV DHS) honored seven West Virginia first responders today with the inaugural Medal of Valor awards. “There is no other way to put it; these recipients are heroes,” Gov. Justice said. “It is an extreme honor to recognize these individuals who gave their all to serve and protect our community. Today, we gather to celebrate these fearless men and women, acknowledge them, and honor their selflessness. I couldn’t be more proud.” |
| The West Virginia First Responder Honor Board was created within the WV DHS to recognize and honor first responders who have “distinguished themselves conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of their lives above and beyond the call of duty in the performance of their duties to be awarded the Medal of Valor.” “We are honored to recognize these truly, selfless heroes,” Secretary of Homeland Security Jeff Sandy said. “Their dedication to service, putting their communities before self and how they exemplified courage and served those they are honored to protect is truly amazing.” |
