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Daniel Romig, Platte County Sheriff’s Department
2007 Class
Awarded on: 08/28/2008
Medal of Valor
On Aug. 15, 2007, Deputy Romig was traveling along I-435 Highway in Kansas on his day off when he witnessed a wreck. A 17-year-old driver had struck a semi-truck, causing the semi to go over the guardrail of the bridge and strike the embankment below. The truck overturned and the driver was thrown from the vehicle. The semi caught fire, and Deputy Romig immediately stopped his vehicle to assist the semi-driver who was not moving. While Deputy Romig was able to pull the driver to safety, the injuries the driver sustained in the accident were too severe and he later died at a nearby hospital. In the process of pulling the driver to safety, Deputy Romig received first and second degree burns on his arms and had to be taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Carl Beier, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department
2007 Class
Awarded on: 08/28/2008
Medal of Valor
On Sept. 8, 2007, Deputy Beier responded to a violent disturbance report at a rural residence in Jefferson County. As he approached the house, an individual came outside and charged toward Deputy Beier holding what appeared to be an assault rifle. Deputy Beier was able to stay calm and keep the 9-1-1 dispatch center and other responding deputies informed about the situation. Deputy Beier ordered the responding deputies to not pull into the driveway, fearing that the man would ambush them. Deputy Beier was able to stand his ground while under continuous fire, incapacitate and apprehend the suspect, saving multiple lives.