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Citizen Honors – Blaine Hodge, 2019 Valor Honoree

Posted In: Video Library | March 27, 2020

Blaine Hodge is selected as a 2019 Single Act of Heroism Honoree for his act of heroism on September 9, 2018, when he came to the aid of a woman being attacked by a man with a machete. Hodge’s compassion and extraordinary heroism reflects great credit upon himself, his family and the State of California.

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Citizen Honors – James Vernon, 2016 Valor Honoree

James Vernon of Morton, Ill., was honored for his courageous act on October 13, 2015 when he subdued a would-be attacker who threatened to kill 20 middle school students and […]

Citizen Honors – David Dorn, 2021 Valor Honoree

David Dorn was selected for his courage when he was mortally wounded while saving his friend’s business from looters.

Citizen Honors – Riley Coon, 2024 Single Act of Heroism Honoree

Captain Riley E. Coon has been selected as a Single Act of Heroism Honoree for his response on the night of August 8, 2023, during the Lahaina Wildfires. He and […]