Vocal PerformanceJean Kellogg, Hylton Performing Arts Center

Program IntroductIonSpeaker Sponsor: Mike Lovitt, Chick-Fil-A- BristowNarrator: Gail Pennybacker, ABC7 and WJLA-News Channel 8

awards PresentatIonsColonel Charlie T. Deane, Chief of Police,Prince William County Police Department

Chief Kevin McGee, Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue

Sheriff Glendell Hill, Prince William County Sheriff’s Office

Colonel Douglas W. Keen, Chief of Police, Manassas City Police De-partment

Chief Joseph Riley, Marine Corps Base Quantico

Janine M. Sewell, Director of Social Services, Department of Social Services/Prince William Juvenile Detention Center

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In honor of those who have served Prince william and its people above and beyond the call of duty, the Prince william Valor awards are proudly presented by the Prince william chamber of commerce.

Valor Awards ProgramwelcomeTim Jackson. Chairman of the Board, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

PresentatIon of colorsPrince William County Public Safety Color GuardPipe Major Steve Cochran

the natIonal anthemMaureen Deutermann, Sentara Potomac Hospital

InVocatIonJeff Carter, Chaplain, Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue

recognItIon of guestsRob Clapper, President & CEO, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

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remarksQuality of Life Vision Partner: Deborah Johnson, Manager-Regional, State & Local Affairs, Dominion Virginia Power

Valor Awards Corporate Sponsor: Megan Perry, Corporate Vice President, Northern Virginia & President Sentara Potomac Hospital

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As we go about our daily business and personal lives, the invaluable contribution our public safety community makes to our overall quality of life is not always at the forefront of our minds. It is incumbent upon us to frequently pause and reflect upon the extraordinary dedication and professionalism of those who keep us safe and secure.

As a business owner and Chairman of the Prince William Chamber, I offer my congratulations to those we are honoring today as well as my enduring admiration and gratitude for the unwavering vigilance of the thousands of public safety professionals who are ever watchful over our community. - Tim Jackson, Chairman of the Board, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Carl Sandberg once said “Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes. “

Valor truly is a gift and so on behalf of the Prince William Chamber of Commerce we welcome you to the 25th Valor Awards ceremony. It is a privilege to honor the public safety officers who go above and beyond the call of duty performing their jobs with extraordinary distinction in the face of difficult circumstances.

In every community we depend on those who carry the badge, who keep the peace and serve our citizens. And in times of unrest, all Americans are grateful to those who answer the alarms and run toward danger to provide urgent care. Those who place their own lives at risk for others must be recognized and honored by their fellow citizens. We are humbled to publicly thank all of you this afternoon. On behalf of the business community of the greatest county in the Commonwealth of Virginia, thank you for being part of such a special day. - Robert H. Clapper, II, President & CEO, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Tim Jackson, Chairman of the Board and Robert Clapper, President & CEO, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Sentara Potomac Hospital is privileged to sponsor the 2011 Prince William Valor Awards. It is our honor to recognize and offer resounding support to the dedicated safety professionals here today.

The recipients of today’s Valor Awards aretestaments to everything that is good in Prince William County and are most deserving of these esteemed awards. Every day these dedicated professionals handle immense challenges with grace and without reservation.

Sentara Potomac Hospital salutes each and every person being honored today. We also extend our gratitude to all of the other public safety professionals who make our county a great place to live and work. Sincerest thanks from Sentara Potomac Hospital. - Megan Perry, President, Sentara Potomac Hospital

Megan Perry, President, Sentara Potomac Hospital

Categories of Prince William Valor AwardsValor Categories

GOld MEdal- The highest award for bravery and heroism. Awarded in cases in which a public safety official knowingly places his/her life in peril of death or extreme serious bodily harm while saving or attempting to save the lives of others who are clearly at risk. Only 14 Gold Medals have ever been awarded.

SIlVER MEdal - The second highest award for bravery and heroism. Awarded in situations when a public safety official knowingly exposes himself/herself to great personal risk in the performance of an official act.

BROnzE MEdal- Awarded in situations where during the course of an emergency, a public safety official demonstrates extraordinary judgment, ingenuity or performance of his/her duties. May include saving of a life that is threatened by medical or physical reasons.

lifesaving Categories

MERIT aWaRd- Awarded to a public safety official for acts involving personal risk and/or demonstration of judgment, zeal or ingenuity above what is normally expected in the performance of duty. Introduced in 2004.

lIfESaVInG aWaRd- Awarded to a public safety official in recognition of acts taken in a life-threatening situation where an individual’s life is in jeopardy, either medically or physically.

Investigative Categories

THE HIllaRy ROBInETTE aWaRd- For integrity in investigative work including, but not limited to, solving a cold case, clearing a difficult active case or the outstanding overall supervision of a particularly unusual case that is brought to a successful conclusion. Introduced in 2004.

MERIT aWaRd- For a cumulative body of investigative work including, but not limited to, detailed crime scene processing, significant evidence identification, collection and analysis, and substantial investigative contributions to the successful closure of a major case or series of cases. Introduced in 2010.

Silver Medal 2011Officer JOnlyn J. GiGi

Prince William cOunty POlice DePartment

Officer Jonlyn J. GigiSilver Medal

The swift threat assessment and bravery of Officer Jonlyn J. Gigi of the Prince William County Police Department led to a successful resolution of an escalated situation.

During her investigation of rash of vandalisms, Officer Gigi received information on a 10-year-old suspect. In questioning the boy, it became apparent that he was involved in the vandalism.

The officer brought the boy home so that she could speak with his mother. Once inside the residence, the boy’s behavior deteriorated. He began throwing items around the room, with no regard to his mother or three siblings who were present. Then, the suspect abruptly lunged behind the sofa, pulling out a handgun.

Officer Gigi quickly assessed the threat, grabbing the gun before it could be pointed at anybody in the room. The boy continued to resist, trying to maintain control of the gun. The mother joined the struggle, helping to hold him down while Officer Gigi wrestled the gun away and placed the boy in handcuffs.

With the suspect secured, the Officer called for assistance. On closer inspection, the gun turned out to be a BB gun designed to look like a semi-automatic pistol.

For her quick assessment of an escalating situation and willingness to put herself in harm’s way to protect others, Officer Jonlyn J. Gigi of the Prince William County Police Department receives the Silver Medal.

Bronze Medal 2011Officer Kevin SOrrellPrince William Juvenile DetentiOn center

By reacting decisively and bravely to an attack by MS-13 members against associates of a rival gang, Detention Specialist Kevin Sorrell of the Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center prevented injuries and restored order and safety for the residents of the center.

When a fight broke out in the gymnasium of the Juvenile Detention Center, staff guarding the doors that separated the gym and dining hall rushed towards the commotion. What they did not know was that the fight had been staged as a diversion. With the guards occupied, five members of the MS-13 gang rushed from the gym into the dining hall and began a targeted assault on youth that had been identified as members or associates of the rival SSL/SUR-13 gang.

Detention Specialist Sorrell, stationed in the dining area, sprang into action. He began taking down the attacking gang members one at a time and placing them in restraints, risking his own safety to protect the intended victims. Given the violent nature of gang attacks, there is no doubt that he saved the targeted detainees from serious injury or possibly death.

For his heroism and decisive actions to prevent protect the youth in his charge, Detention Specialist Kevin Sorrell of the Prince William County Police Department receives the Bronze Medal.

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Bronze Medal 2011Officer mattheW mccOrmicKPrince William cOunty POlice DePartment

Officer Matthew McCormickBronze Medal

By quickly assessing an escalating situation and bravely moving to end a fight, Officer Matthew McCormick of the Prince William County Police Department saved a woman from great harm.

Officer McCormick arrived to a “fight in progress” call to find one woman assaulting another in the parking lot of a Dumfries shopping center. As the officer drew closer, the assailant pulled out a razor and began wielding it at the victim in an attempt to cut her.

Astutely assessing that the attacker’s proximity to the victim meant that he could not safely fire his service weapon, and that quick action was required to prevent further injury, Officer Mc-Cormick moved to grab the assailant, disarming her before she could strike. He was then able to take the attacker into custody without further incident.

For his excellent judgment in a volatile situation and for putting himself at risk to save others, Officer Matthew McCormick of the Prince William County Police Department receives the Bronze Medal.

Bronze Medal 2011SerGeant JaSOn JaneceKOfficer michael JOrDanPrince William cOunty POlice DePartment

Officer Michael JordanBronze Medal

Sergeant Jason JanecekBronze Medal

A willingness to go above and beyond duty enabled Officer Michael Jordan and Sergeant Jason Janecek of the Prince William County Police Department to rescue a family with small children from a burning home.

While assisting with a traffic stop, Officer Jordan was alerted to a townhouse fire a few blocks away and called for fire and rescue units to be dispatched. A fellow officer familiar with the neighborhood advised that there were at least eight small children and four adults living in the home.

Officer Jordan arrived on the scene to find heavy fire at the rear of the residence and began banging on the front door to wake the occupants. When no response came, the officer checked and found the door to be unlocked. Entering through the haze, he discovered the entire fam-ily sleeping in the front room. Officer Jordan yelled “fire,” waking the occupants and hastening their escape. At this time, officers including Sergeant Janecek arrived on the scene.

Sergeant Janecek joined Officer Jordan in a search of the burning house, ensuring it was clear of occupants. Together, they searched the first floor, with Officer Jordan continuing to the second floor, covering his mouth with his coat collar to protect from the smoke. Soon, the thickening smoke drove both policemen from the home. Thanks to their selfless actions, all occupants had been evacuated and tragedy was averted.

For their calmness and bravery in the face of danger, Sergeant Jason Janecek and Officer Michael Jordan of the Prince William County Police Department receive the Bronze Medal.

Bronze Medal & Merit Award 2011SeniOr POlice Officer carilyn c. hittle Officer Serena m. BOWerS manaSSaS city POlice DePartment

Senior Police Officer Carilyn C. Hittle

Bronze Medal

Officer Serena M. BowersMerit award

Demonstrating calm and discipline in the face of a lethal threat, Senior Police Officer Cari Hittle and Officer Serena Bowers of the Manassas City Police Department saved the life of a suicidal man while ensuring the safety of bystanders in the area.

Dispatched to an intersection where an individual was reported to be walking in the roadway and acting irrationally, Senior Police Officer Hittle and Officer Bowers arrived to find a man with a sheathed sword, making confrontational comments including, “How close do I have to get before you shoot?”

It was quickly decided that the subject was attempting to commit “suicide by cop,” enticing officers to fire upon him as a means to ending his life. Other officers arrived, positioning their cars to create a safe perimeter around the man.

Officer Bowers began negotiations with the subject, who ignored commands to drop his sword. At one point, he took a bottle from his pocket. Drinking its contents, he announced that it would induce respiratory failure. He then unsheathed his sword and began walking towards the officers on the perimeter.

Officer Hittle was in position with a non-lethal weapon. When the subject continued to ignore commands to stop, Officer Hittle discharged beanbag rounds. After a few rounds, the subject dropped his sword. Complying with officer commands, the subject was finally taken into custody and transferred to a mental health facility.

For remaining calm and disciplined in the face of a lethal threat and taking steps to protect bystanders and the suicidal subject, Senior Police Officer Hittle of the Manassas City Police Department receives the Bronze Medal, and Officer Serena Bowers of the Manassas City Police Department receives the Lifesaving Merit Award.

Merit Award 2011telecOmmunicatOr iii laura JOnahPrince William cOunty Office Of PuBlic Safety cOmmunicatiOnS

Telecommunicator III laura JonahMerit award

Displaying leadership and lifesaving rescue skills, Telecommunicator III Laura Jonah of the Prince William County Office of Public Safety Communications provided life-saving care to seizure patient. Telecommunicator Jonah didn’t realize that her decision to stop for coffee on her way to work would turn out to be a lifesaver for a fellow convenience store patron. Once in the store, Telecommunicator Jonah observed a man collapse and begin seizing. Telecommunicator Jonah shifted into rescue mode. She began to render aid, calmed panicked customers and directed the cashier to call 911.

As fellow customers began to assist her, Telecommunicator Jonah instructed them to not restrain the patient. Once the seizure subsided, an assisting customer said he could not find a pulse. Telecommunicator Jonah administered CPR until a pulse was detected. She then rolled the patient on to his side, making sure that his airway remained clear and reassuring the patient until Fire and Rescue units arrived.

For instinctively relying on her training and acting as a leader in an emergency, Telecommunicator III Laura Jonah of the Prince William County Office of Public Safety Communications receives the Lifesaving Merit Award.

Merit Award 2011DOuGlaS nOrmanKriStina SPOOnPrince William cOunty animal Shelter

douglas normanMerit award

Kristina SpoonMerit award

By bravely running towards screams for help and drawing on their expe-rience and training with animals, Shelter Manager Douglas Norman and Animal Caretaker Kristina Spoon of the Prince William County Animal Shelter rescued a co-worker from a ferocious pit bull attack.

An animal caretaker at the shelter was helping an owner to reclaim a pit bull from the shelter. The dog had been held in a 10-day rabies quarantine after biting three members of the owner’s family.

When the caretaker removed the dog from its holding cage, the surrounding dogs began to bark. The pit bull became frenzied at the commotion, attacking the caretaker and knocking her to the ground. Pit bulls are known for not relenting once an attack has begun.

Shelter Manager Norman and Animal Caretaker Spoon quicklyresponded to the screams for help, despite the knowledge that the dog could turn its attack on either of them. The two worked in tandem, using their knowledge of animal behavior along with advanced restraint tools to gain control of the dog. Together, they managed to secure the pit bull, call for advanced medical assistance and begin first aid care.

For their willingness to run toward a dangerous animal to save a co-worker, and for their ability to apply their professional training in a crisis situation, Shelter Manager Douglas Norman Animal Caretaker and Kristina Spoon of the Prince William County Animal Shelter receive the Lifesaving Merit Award.

Lifesaving Award 2011DePuty alfreD DOrSey Prince William cOunty Sheriff ’S Office

deputy alfred dorseylifesaving award

Demonstrating that there is no such thing as “off duty” for a dedicated officer of the law, Deputy Alfred Dorsey of the Prince William County Sheriff’s Office helped to save the victim of a fiery auto accident.

Headed to church with his family, Deputy Dorsey pulled over upon seeing a vehicle engulfed in flames. He ran over to assist two men attempting to pull a woman from the burning car. The three managed to rescue the woman, who said there was nobody else in the vehicle. However, she warned that three tanks of oxygen—which is highly flammable—remained in the vehicle.

Two other off-duty police officers arrived on the scene and offered their assistance. Soon, the sound of explosions could be heard from the car, presumably from the oxygen tanks combusting. Luckily, fire trucks soon arrived on the scene and contained the flames.

For nobly and bravely responding to the call of duty—even when he was off duty—Deputy Alfred Dorsey of the Prince William County Sheriff’s Office receives the Lifesaving Award.

Lifesaving Award 2011lance cOrPOral JameS ferraramilitary POlice, QuanticO marine cOrPS BaSe

lance Corporal James ferraralifesaving award

Deftly applying his emergency medical knowledge, Lance Corporal James Ferrara, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Military Police Security Battalion saved the life of a badly injured fire fighter.

While assigned as Patrolman, Lance Corporal Ferrara responded to a call of an injured male in a Quantico Fire Truck. Arriving at the scene, Lance Corporal Ferrara observed a man slumped over in the passenger side of the truck with blood and vomit on the outside of the door.

Recognizing the severity of the wound, Lance Corporal Ferrara applied a pressure-dressing, significantly slowing bleeding and then put a C-spine brace on the victim’s neck to prevent further trauma. Continuing to monitor his patient’s condition, Lance Corporal Ferrara relayed information to the medical personal en-route. The cause of the injury is still under investigation, but the fire fighter has recovered after an extended hospital stay and recuperation period.

For applying his medical knowledge and coming to the aid of a severely injured rescue professional, Lance Corporal James Ferrara, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico, Military Police Security Battalion receives the Lifesaving Award.

Lifesaving Award 2011Officer nichOlaS cOlellaPrince William cOunty POlice DePartment

Officer nicholas Colellalifesaving award

The professionalism and accurate assessment of a medial emergency by Officer Nicholas Colella of the Prince William County Police Department saved the life of a sick child.

While patrolling his beat for gang-related graffiti, Officer Colella was approached by a frantic, non-English speaking citizen in need of help. Despite the language barrier, the Officer ascertained that there was an emergency involving a child. He called this information in and then followed the citizen to a home where he found two distraught women kneeling over an unresponsive toddler whose lips had turned blue.

Officer Colella found only a faint pulse, and heard a faint gurgling sound when he attempted to check for breath. Recognizing the danger of the situation, Officer Colella began to perform rescue breathing on the child. His actions eventually resulted in a responsive jerk from the child, who vomited shortly after. The child then began breathing on his own but was not fully conscious.

While the mother was being notified, Officer Colella accompanied the child to the hospital and re-mained there until the mother arrived. It was determined that an ear infection had led to a seizure-inducing fever, and that Officer Colella’s actions were crucial to the survival of the child.

For reacting with professionalism and dedication to save the life of a child, Officer Nicholas Colella of the Prince William County Police Department receives the Lifesaving Merit Award.

Lifesaving Award 2011maSter POlice Officer Duary harriSPrince William cOunty POlice DePartment

Master Police Officer duary Harris

lifesaving award

By quickly administering life-saving care, Master Police Officer Duary L. Harris of the Prince William County Police Department stabilized a woman suffering from bleeding of the brain.

When pulled over, the driver of an erratic vehicle informed the police officer that his wife was uncon-scious in the back seat. It was found that she had no pulse and was not breathing.

Arriving on the scene, Officer Harris began to administer CPR, and was able to reestablish a heartbeat and respiration. At this time, Fire and Rescue workers arrived on the scene and the patient was trans-ported to Prince William Hospital where she was diagnosed with bleeding on the brain and was then sent to George Washington Hospital for emergency surgery. Had her condition not been stabilized by Officer Harris, doctors do not think the patient would have survived.

For quickly recognizing the severity of the situation and administering life-saving measures, Master Police Officer Duary L. Harris of the Prince William County Police Department receives the Lifesaving Award.

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Hillary Robinette Award 2011maSter Detective DaviD e. aBBOttmanaSSaS city POlice DePartment

Master detective david E. abbottHillary Robinette award

Thorough sleuthing and interview skills enabled Detective David E. Abbot of the Manassas City Police Department to stop a serial child molester from striking again. The case broke in a very 21st century way. A juvenile supplied police with Facebook posts that indicated an inappropriate relationship between a high school teacher and student. Detective Abbot of the Manassas City Police Department followed this lead, discovering a series of crimes that spanned several decades and continents.

Interviewing the alleged victim and his parents, Detective Abbott displayed professionalism and sensitivity as he learned that the student had indeed been molested. The suspect was arrested on charges including Aggravated Sexual Battery. A search of the basement apartment that the teacher rented in Manassas resulted in evidence that other minors had been abused as well. A second warrant for the subject’s primary residence in Maryland was executed. There, the magnitude of the case was discovered, with journals, videos and other evidence indicating that the suspect was involved in more than 30 years of abuse in at least three states and the country of Japan.

For months, Detective Abbott worked closely with the FBI and law enforcement and prosecutors in other jurisdictions to sort through evidence and conduct interviews of potential victims and others who knew the suspect. To date, eleven more victims have been identified.

Recently the teacher plead quilty to seven federal charges of producing and posessing child pornography. He will be sentenced to 25 years under the terms of a plea agreement.

For his exhaustive investigative work that brought decades of abuse to an end, Detective E. Abbot of the Manassas City Police Department receives the Investigative Award.

Investigative Merit Award 2011lieutenant BraD millerPrince William cOunty DePartment Of fire & reScue

lieutenant Brad Millerlifesaving award

Through investigative diligence, Lieutenant Brad Miller of the Prince William County Fire Marshall’s Office brought a dangerous arsonist to justice.

Fire and Rescue and Police units responded to several calls from people reporting suspicious persons in their Manassas neighborhood. One homeowner reported that she smelled a strong odor in her home, consistent with that of gasoline. An unidentified liquid was then seen oozing down the homeowner’s front porch and driveway.

Along with other safety personnel, Lieutenant Miller conducted interviews and collected samples of the liquid. Tests would later reveal the substance to be gasoline, confirming that an arson attempt had been made to this occupied dwelling. Lieutenant Miller arranged a meeting with a New York man identified as a suspect in the case. However, the suspect cancelled the meeting and then refused to speak with investigators. In the meantime, a police officer who lived in the neighborhood reported seeing the suspect in the area the day of the incident, and supplied investigators with the suspect’s license plate number.

For the next several months Lieutenant Miller continued building his case, compiling information from numerous interviews and investigative documents. Based on his findings, a felony warrant was issued for the arrest of the suspect. Lieutenant Miller traveled to New York to coordinate the arrest and then transport of the suspect to Virginia. Entering a guilty plea to a felony attempted arson charge, the suspect was sentenced a year after the initial events took place.

For diligently building a case against a dangerous arsonist, and personally coordinating the arrest and extradition process, Lieutenant Brad Miller of the Prince William County Fire Marshall’s Office receives the Investigative Merit Award.

Investigative Merit Award 2011Officer anDreW PittmanOfficer aDam hiGGSPrince William cOunty POlice DePartment

Officer andrew Pittman Investigative Merit award

Officer adam HiggsInvestigative Merit award

Demonstrating persistence in a complicated investigation, Officer Andrew Pittman and Officer Higgs of the Prince William County Police Department resolved a burglary and retrieved a stolen gun.

Responding to the report of a burglary, Officer Pittman learned that the pistol had been stolen during the robbery. The officer quickly determined that the perpetrator must have intimate knowledge of the home, as the combination had been used to open the gun safe. Explaining this to the homeowner, Officer Pittman was able to obtain the name of a possible suspect.

Joined by Officer Higgs, Officer Pittman located and interviewed the initial suspect, who said he had overheard somebody make plans to break into the home. The officers located this new suspect, who consented to a room search. No evidence was found, but the officers followed a hunch and continued their questioning, obtaining a partial confession. This led them to two additionally suspects and to the firearm and other stolen items. The three accused burglars are now being investigated in connection with other robberies in the area.

All of this was accomplished in spite of lies told by the suspects and with both officers working for several hours past the end of their 10-hour shift, neither wanting to stop until a successful conclusion was achieved.

For their persistence and initiative in bringing three fugitives to justice, Officer Andrew Pittman and Officer Adam Higgs of the Prince William County Police Department receive an Investigative Merit Award.

Investigative Merit Award 2011SPecial inveStiGatiOn Bureau-GanG unitPrince William cOunty POlice DePartment

Special Investigation Bureau-Gang UnitInvestigative Merit award

Researching the complex nature of gang culture and connecting the dots between seemingly unrelated crimes, the Gang Unit of the Prince William County Police Department works to stay ahead of dangerous gangs.

In the month of December 2010, the Gang Unit began investigating three MS-13 members believed to have perpetrated a knife attack in Dale City. The next day, a student was attacked at Gar-Field High School. Gang Unit mem-bers put the puzzle pieces together and connected the two incidents, obtaining arrest warrants for the suspects. For two days, the officers worked tirelessly to locate the suspects. In the process, they discovered ammunition in the house of a paroled MS-13 clique leader, and arrested him on parole violations. With the disruption of the clique, additional arrests were made.

When several of the arrested MS-13 members staged an attack against rival gang members within the Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center, the investigation by the Gang Unit once again uncovered additional informa-tion, leading to the charges in an unresolved stabbing incident from earlier in the year.

For their dedication to removing dangerous criminals from our community, utilizing keen skills of observation and powers of deduction, the Gang Unit of the Prince William County Police Department receives an Investigative Merit Award.

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Gail is dedicated to a several civic organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association. She was honored with the Distinguished Public Service Award from the American Diabetes Association. She also was recognized by the Northern Virginia Victims/Witness Coalition for the ‘objective, fair and compassionate portrayal of crime victims.’

Special Thanks for Narrating the Prince William Valor Awards 2011

Gail Pennybacker, ABC7/WJLA-TV & News Channel 8Gail Pennybacker is an award-winning journalist, who joined ABC7/WJLA-TV in January 1986. Since then, she’s covered many of the top news stories of the day, including the September 11th terror attacks and the Beltway sniper shootings. Gail reported from the Persian Gulf during the War with Iraq.

Gail’s efforts have earned her a variety of honors. She won an Emmy Award for Hard News reporting on the inauguration of Douglas Wilder, the first elected African-American Governor in the country. Gail also has received several Dateline Awards for Excellence in Journalism from the Society of Professional Journalists, as well as Associate Press Awards for Spot News, Hard News and Continuing News Coverage. She also was presented the prestigious Quill and Badge Award from the International Union of Police Associations for “consistent, effective reporting.”

Gail received national recognition for breaking the story when sportscaster Marv Albert was arrested on assault charges.

Gail came to ABC7/WJLA-TV from KTUL-TV, a sister station in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she was an anchor and reporter. Before that, she reported for KOTV-TV in Tulsa and KTSB-TV in Topeka, Kansas. She earned her Journalism degree at Kansas State University.

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Started in 1987, the Valor awards are now in their 25th year of recognizing public safety officials for their dedication and bravery in the line of duty. To date more than 500 public safety officials have been recognized for extraordinary acts in service to the people of Prince William. Since the pro-gram’s inception, categories have been expanded or added to recognize achievements in invesitgative work,including the addition of the Investigative Merit award in 2010.

The Valor awards were held in varying locations until 1996 when the program settled in at the Clubs of Quantico for 13 years. In 2009 the program moved to foxchase Manor to accomodate the growing number of attendees. The year 2010 saw a record attendance of 425 people. Sentara Potomac Hospital (formerly Potomac Hospital) has been involved as a sponsor since the beginning.

Celebrating 25 Years of Valor

Officer Craig S. Lawhead, Prince William County Police Dept. (1997)Technician I Anthony J. Adamo, Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1997) Officer Mark J. Harman, Prince William County Police Dept. (1997)Lieutenant Steve Barr, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1998)Technician I Richard Scott, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1998)Technician I Channing Furr,Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1998)Sergeant Barry D. Childress, Jr.,United States Marine Corps (1999)Hospital Corpsman Third Class, Eric Scott Parillo, United States Navy (1999)Lieutenant David McIntosh, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (2000)Technician I Robert Wyks, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (2000)Firefighter Chris Gay, Loudon County Fire & Rescue (2002)Firefighter Mike Boub, Loudon County Fire & Rescue (2002)Detective J. Lanzafama, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Officer K.K. Kane, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)(continued next column)

Silver Medal

J.W. Weakland, Prince William County Police Dept. (1987)Nathan P. Hill, Jr., Prince William County Police Dept. (1988)Elwood Ierley, Volunteer Fire & Rescue Dept. (1989)Brian K. Miller, Prince William County Police Dept. (1990)George P. Hawkins, Prince William County Police Dept. (1990)Ian C. Byrne, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept. (1992)David W. Zader, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept. (1992)Technician II Steve Boulton, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1993)Lieutenant C.L. Longerbeam, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1993)Officer Robert D. Grinnell, Prince William County Police Dept. (1994)Officer Dwayne K. Moyers, Prince William County Police Dept. (1995)Lieutenant Kalvyn Smith, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1996)Technician I Anthony Boyd, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1996)Technician I John Delaney, Jr., Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (1996)(continued next column)

Gold Medal

Officer Philip Michael Pennington (1991)Senior Sergeant Kenneth R. Murray, Prince William County Police Dept. (1992)Sergeant Dennis M. Thompson, Prince William County Police Dept. (1992)Firefighter Richard R. Kassler, United States Marine Corps (1995)Firefighter Dwayne A. Palermo, United States Marine Corps (1995)EMT Jeff Simpson, Dumfries-Triangle-Rescue Squad (2002)Officer M. J. Harman, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Officer A.S. Robinson, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Officer S.L. Bennett, Prince William County Police Dept. (2005)Officer R.V. Knapczyk II, Prince William County Police Dept. (2005)Officer B.C. Nevitt, Prince William County Police Dept. (2005)Officer E.Z. Toto, Prince William County Police Dept. (2005)Officer H.A. Vance, Prince William County Police Dept. (2005)Technician I Kyle Robert Wilson, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (2008)

Officer R.W. Kovach, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Officer M.T. Sullivan, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Officer W.F. VanAntwerp, Jr., Prince William County Police Dept. (2004) Officer W.G. Ward, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Officer M.L. West, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Deputy Animal Control Officer, C.D. Firebaugh, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Deputy Animal Control Officer, L.A. Thompson, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Officer E.Z. Toto, Prince William County Police Dept. (2005)Officer H.A. Vance, Prince William County Police Dept. (2005)Lieutenant William V. Hutchinson, City of Manassas Police Dept. (2006)Officer David E. Abbott, Jr., City of Manassas Police Dept. (2006)Officer John E. Piersol, Prince William County Police Dept. (2006)Lieutenant Steve Godin, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept. (2008)Officer Christopher C. Bradford, Prince William County Police Dept. (2008)Technician II Michael Anthony, Prince William County Dept. of Fire & Rescue (2009)Firefigher Kurt Bolland, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Dept. (2009)Jail Officer Chester Outland, Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center (2009)Officer Garry Mendoza, Prince William County Police Dept. (2010)

Hillary Robinette award

First Sergeant R.A. Canterella, Prince William County Police Dept. (2004)Detective Edwin C. Rivera, City of Manassas Park Police Dept. (2005)Detective Christine M. Perry, City of Manassas Police Dept. (2007)Detective Jennifer B. Evans, Prince William County Police Dept. (2007)The Street Robbery Task Force, Prince William County Police Dept. (2007)Senior Detective David E. Abbot, City of Manassas Police Dept. (2008)Detective Liam Burke, Prince William County Police Dept. (2009)Detective Todd Troutner, Prince William County Police Dept. (2009)Officer Donald A. Hoffman, Prince William County Police Dept. (2010)Officer Juan Sanchez, Jr., Prince William County Police Dept. (2010)Detective Melvin Negron, Prince William County Police Dept. (2010)Detective Victor Cordero, Prince William County Police Dept. (2010)Detective William Colindres, Prince William County Police Dept. (2010)

Salutes the courage and selfless service of our dedicated public servants.

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