Them would have to be here. And so were grateful that they are. And our entire nation expresses its profound gratitude. More important, were so grateful that they were there. Some on duty, others off duty. All rising above and beyond the call of duty. All saving the lives of people they didnt know. That distinction that these 13 officers of valor saved the lives of strangers is the first of several qualities they share. But their bravery, if it had not been for their bravery, we likely would have lost a lot of people, mothers, brothers, sons, daughters, friends, and loved ones. Thankfully they are still with their families today because these officers were where they needed to be most at a critical time. At a gas station during a routine patrol. In the middle of a busy hospital, in a grocery store, on the campus of a community college. Near an Elementary School where a sheriffs deputys children and his wife taught. In each of these moments these officers were true to their oat oaths. T
To 13 recipients, all Law Enforcement officers recognized for Outstanding Service while on duty. He was introduced by attorney general loretta lynch. This is about half an hour. Ladies and gentlemen, the recipients of the 20132014 medal of valor. [ applause ] the recipients of the 20142015 medal of valor. [ applause ] [ room noise ] ladies and gentlemen, the president of the United States accompanied by attorney general loretta lynch. Good morning, everyone. Good morning. And welcome to the white house. All right. Thank you all so much. I love to have a musical accompaniment. I dont get that all the time. I need to hang out with you more often. Please be seated. To everyone here today, it is such a pleasure to be with you all today. And its such a privilege, really truly an honor for me to join so many outstanding Public Servants and distinguished guests and particularly our courageous Law Enforcement officers as we gather to honor the newest recipients of the Public Safety officer med
Announcer ladies and gentlemen, 102015ipient of the 2014 medal of valor. [applause] of the 20142015 medal of valor. [applause]. G]usic playin gentlemen, the president of the United States company by attorney general byetta lynch accompanied attorney general loretta lynch. Good morning, everyone. Welcome to the white house. Thank you all so much. I love to have the musical come. I do not get that all the time. What to hang out with you more often. Please be seated. To everyone here today, it is such a pleasure to be with you all today. It is such a privilege, really truly honored to join so many outstanding Public Servants and distinguished guests and particularly our parade of Law Enforcement officers as we gather to honor the newest participants recipients of the Public Safety officer middle valor. Medal of of course, we have a special thanks to the friends, colleagues, and family members who travel here to join us for this very special ceremony. It is one of the best ones that we do
Patients and visitors. [applause] officer jason salus, officer Robert Sparks officer captain raven. Captain raymond. Medal of valor, Santa Monica Police department california. For courage and composure and ending a deadly rampage. They placed themselves in mortal danger to save the lives of student and staff during a School Shooting on the busy campus of santa monica college. [applause] major david huff. Medal of valor presented to major david huff, oklahoma. Uncommon poise and resolving a dangerous hostage situation. He saved the life of a twoyearold girl after negotiating negotiations deteriorated with the man holding the child cap the at knife point captive at knife point. [applause] officer donald thompson. Medal of valor presented officer donald thompson, Los Angeles Police department. Courageous action to save an accident victim. While off duty, he traversed to two freeway dividers and endured first and Second Degree while pulling an unconscious man to safety before the car becam
Marshall. Making the childs grandfather the former undersheriff rick marshall. We called judge kent person. To ask for his side of the story. But we have not heard back. A man has died. After being hit by a semitruck on u. S. 95. It happened yesterday afternoon. Near flamingo on the 95. According to police. The man was a suspect in a shooting from last week. The victim in that shooting survived. Police say the man hit by the semi was trying to run from officers when he was hit. U95 down in both directions for several hours authorities have identified 48 yearold Thomas Gallagher as the engineer in the fatal new jersey train crash. They say he is cooperating with police. ross bauer passenger we got jolted out of our seats. There was a very loud crash and explosion outside. According to investigators. The train failed to slow down while approaching the terminal. It jumped over the bumper block. Killing a woman waiting on the platform. Nearly 100 others injured. Authorities are now examini