County Leaders Recognize Outstanding Public Safety Officers

On Friday, the Gaithersburg-Germantown Chamber of Commerce honored public safety officials at its annual Public Safety Awards Breakfast at the Montgomery County Agricultural Center in Gaithersburg.

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Elected leaders — Rep. David Trone (D-Md), State Sen. Cheryl Kagan, Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, Montgomery County Council Vice President Sidney Katz, as well as councilmembers Will Jawando and Gabe Albornoz — came out to support more than 49 police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and other public safety officers who received honors for their dedication to protecting the community.

Here’s a Twitter recap of the award ceremony.

Thread: I’m at the @GGCCNEWS Public Safety Award Ceremony for @mymcmedia this morning. pic.twitter.com/yHLZtNm0SJ

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

.@GburgMD Mayor @judashman is addressing the crowd at #GGCCPublicSafety19. He’s telling a story about a family’s positive interaction with the police that he shared on social media.

“The world wants to hear the good stuff too,” Ashman said about police officers. pic.twitter.com/D31ea3rjQD

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

Tom Plant, a title sponsor of #ggccpublicsafety19 encourages everyone to thank a public safety officer – he notes their importance especially on a day like a Monday where there was flooding throughout the area. pic.twitter.com/WzkZXBxmd7

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

MCPD Acting Chief Marcus Jones (@mcpnews) thanks everyone for honoring the public safety officials today and notes all the good they do that doesn’t get attention. #ggccpublicsafety19 pic.twitter.com/clYUfQgvr7

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

The first award goes to Police Officers Kevin Story and Kyle Khuen for keeping impaired drivers off the road in 2018. pic.twitter.com/qeELboUugb

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

Gaithersburg High School School Resource Officer Bobby Blackmon is honored for his efforts in developing positive relationships with the student community. #ggccpublicsafety19 pic.twitter.com/8fMPFY6muX

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

Sgt. Scott Brown is recognized for his dedication to the Germantown District Traffic Squad. He’s leaving the force this August after 32 years.

Brown has been involved in @TheChildrensInn at @NIH Santa Ride. pic.twitter.com/pQQ0B40uov

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

Officers Bradley Feldman and William Shortfall receive a citation of bravery for responding to a situation where a man was chasing high school students at a restaurant with a butcher’s knife. pic.twitter.com/nDP1BjjvWs

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

Officer Bradley Feldman receives his second honor today for preventing a person from dying from an opioid overdose. pic.twitter.com/nzAeWei6DK

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

This group of officers (and K-9 Harley) receive a distinguished service citation for preventing a mentally ill person from hurting herself and others. pic.twitter.com/IDbSoeQFqZ

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

(The photo included in the Anthony Wallace tweet accidentally includes a picture of Bradley Feldman — not Wallace)

Four paramedics from Germantown Volunteer Fire Department we’re honored for their commitment to the community. They couldn’t be hear today to accept the award. pic.twitter.com/Ha0jFkHafS

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

Fire Fighter Nathan Hauser receives a Meritorious Service Citation for his willingness to help out wherever needed and dedicate himself to fire service. pic.twitter.com/TGNT5fSUY8

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

Brian Jones earns a Meritious Service Citation. pic.twitter.com/X8S50myB5M

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

All the awardees receive a standing o at the end of the ceremony. pic.twitter.com/KLGnPBbCXB

— Deirdre Byrne (@DeirdreByrne_) July 12, 2019

MCM will continue sharing the stories of the brave men and women who were recognized.

About Deirdre Byrne

Deirdre Byrne is a social media coordinator for Montgomery Community Media. She can be reached at dbyrne@mymcmedia.org or on twitter at @DeirdreByrneMCM.

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