“These individuals honored here have demonstrated selfless actions to save others from tragedy.” The following seven accounts summarize the heroic actions of the 13 CDF employees honored with the Governor’s Medal of Valor. They are all heroes,” said CDF Director Andrea Tuttle during the ceremony. “We are so very proud of all our CDF personnel who work hard and take risks everyday to protect California’s people and the environment. Since their inception, the Gold Medal of Valor has been awarded 299 times and the Silver Medal of Valor has been awarded 47 times. “They are an inspiration to every Californian who are looking for heroes to emulate.” The California Medal of Valor was created in 1959 to honor state employees for heroic acts of protecting life and/or property. “This is not the stuff of Hollywood,” said Davis. “They are first responders and public servants who instinctively serve others without hesitation.” The Medal of Valor stands as the highest honor the State can bestow on its employees, and is awarded to individuals who have performed an extraordinary act of heroism above and beyond the call of duty. “The men and women we honor today are ‘California’s bravest.’ No one gave them this title, they earned it with valor and courageous acts,” said Governor Davis. Among those 35 state employees being honored for their courageous acts of heroism, 13 belonged to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CDF). Medal of Valor 13 CDFers Honored by Josh Hubbard,staff writer, Public Education Office On September 11, a day in which heroism will be forever linked, Governor Gray Davis presented the Medal of Valor to 35 state employees in a touching ceremony held at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy in West Sacramento.
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