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AUGUST 2020 Blues Vol 36 No 8

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AUGUST 2020 Blues Vol 36 No 8

unning 4 heroes RUNNING

unning 4 heroes RUNNING Zechariah took time out of his lunch break on Tuesday August 4th to stop by the Orlando Customs and Border Patrol Field Operations office to meet all the US Border Patrol Officers. TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General Ashley Moody announced two new Back the Blue Award recipients from the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. Sergeant Colby Beck, a first responder recently injured while stopping an active shooter, and Deputy Reese Dew who rushed to administer first aid to the injured officer. Attorney General Moody’s first Back the Blue Award winner and Running 4 Heroes Inc. founder, Zechariah Cartledge, presented the officers with the awards last Friday. Along with Attorney General Moody’s Back the Blue Award, Zechariah presented Sgt. Beck with ,500 from the Running 4 Heroes Injured First Responder Grant. Running 4 Heroes is a non-profit organization with a mission to raise funds for injured first responders and pay tribute to fallen first responders through running. In February 2019, Attorney Gener- al Moody presented Zechariah the first ever Attorney General Back the Blue Award, for his support of law enforcement and commitment to honor fallen heroes nationwide. Zechariah, 10-years-old at the time, began running one mile for each law enforcement officer and firefighter lost in the line of duty and began raising funds for those injured in the line of duty in 2019. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, “It is an honor and privilege to recognize the efforts of Calhoun County Sergeant Colby Beck and Deputy Reese Dew. Sergeant Beck’s heroic response undoubtedly saved many lives through his discipline and courage in the face of an active shooter, sustaining injuries himself to protect others. Deputy Dew’s quick response helped save Beck’s life. I am proud to recognize these two heroes and thrilled our first-ever Back the Blue Award winner Zechariah Cartledge was able to present them with the awards. “Zechariah has shown an extraordinary level of maturity in his gratitude and service to our first responders. At just 11-yearsold, he has already raised nearly ,000 in relief funds for injured first responders. We can all learn a thing or two from Sergeant Beck, Deputy Dew and Zechariah, who are each shining examples of service over self.” Calhoun Country Sheriff Glenn Kimbrel said, “I cannot be prouder of the incredible bravery shown by my deputies when faced with a moment that will change their lives forever. They did not falter but acted with heroism to save as many people around them as could be saved. Thank you Zechariah and Running 4 Heroes Inc. for honoring our injured officer.” Your Donations Hard at Work... ,500... In just one week, that is how much Zechariah’s mission has been able to impact the lives of our First Responder Community, and it’s all thanks to your support. ,000 was awarded to an Injured First Responder out of Arkansas on Saturday, 7/11. ,500 was donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation On Thursday, 7/16. ,500 was awarded to an Injured First Responder out of Florida on Friday, 7/17. ,500 was awarded to the Concerns of Police Survivors on Saturday, 7/18. 54 The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE The BLUES POLICE MAGAZINE 55

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