By Rebecca Catalanello, Times staff writer
In print: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
TAMPA — Six months ago on a Saturday morning, Hillsborough sheriff's Deputy Malachi McCoy's bullet ended one man's murderous rampage.
Today, Gov. Charlie Crist will honor McCoy along with 10 other recipients of the Medal of Heroism — an award presented to first responders who knowingly risk their lives in the line of duty.
"It's definitely an honor, getting an award from the governor," said McCoy, 29, as he drove Tuesday to Tallahassee with members of his family.
On June 7, McCoy shot and killed murder suspect Jorge Bello Garcia, 54, as Garcia struggled to wrestle the gun away from a wounded deputy.
At the time, all three deputies said that, while they appreciated the recognition, they could not lose sight of the fact that three others died that day: Gina Marie Lamantia-Bello, 44, Garcia's estranged wife and a mother of two; and two of her friends — Hillsborough Fire Rescue Capt. Chris Artigas, 45, and Regina Ann Coffaro, 44.
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Glad I was there to do my job!
ReplyDeleteGlad you were there doing your job everyday but people forget that even if nothing much happens everyday, you are still risking your life just showing up.
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