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| Clackamas County Marine Deputies Recognized as Heroes |
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For Immediate Release - 10/20/09
The Oregon State Marine Board honored marine law enforcement officers from around the state for their outstanding performance and contributions during the 2009 boating season at their annual post-season conference on October 13, in Bend.
Two Clackamas County Marine Deputies received special recognition during the evening awards ceremony for helping save the lives of two people on the Clackamas River. On April 21, 2009, the marine patrol was dispatched to a water rescue call at High Rock’s. Sergeant Steve Thoroughman and Deputy Morgan Guthner arrived on scene just minutes after receiving the call. They witnessed a male and female both struggling in the water as they were being swept downstream by the swift moving current. A throw bag was accurately deployed and both victims were pulled to safety. It was later learned that a third victim was missing and presumed drowned. None of the victims were wearing life jackets. “Because of their quick response and swift action, the lives of these two individuals were saved in time,” said Bill Rydblom, Law Enforcement Manager for the Marine Board.
Other awards presented during the conference included: Most Improved Yearly Program to Josephine County; Most Improved Seasonal Program to Morrow County; Program of the Year, Multnomah County Sheriff’s River Patrol; Program of the Year -Seasonal to Polk County; Education Award to, Klamath County Sheriff’s Office; Education Award -Seasonal Program to Washington County; Officer of the Year to Deputy Daren Krag, Klamath County; Seasonal Officer of the Year to Deputy Jerry Roley, Washington County Sheriff’s Office; Rookie of the Year to Deputy Ken Berry, Douglas County Sheriff’s Office; Boating Under the Influence of Intoxicants Enforcement to Deputy Jason Denton, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office; Oregon State Police Trooper of the Year to Senior Trooper Marshall Maher, OSP NW Region; Program Manager of the Year to Sergeant Cliff Harold, Lane County Sheriff’s Office; Program Manager of the Year -Seasonal to Deputy Adam Robb, Baker County Sheriff’s Office; Special Instructor Award to Deputy Steve Fandry, Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Tom Turk, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Sergeant Dean Perske, Southwest Region OSP and Senior Trooper Brad Bennett, Southwest Region OSP; Program Administration Award of Excellence to Clatsop County and Coos County Sheriff’s Offices; and Volunteer of the Year to John Zeman of Multnomah County Sheriff’s River Patrol.
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