The 2021 Valor Awards by The Chamber ALX (the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce) honored a number of people who have made a real difference this year (and beyond) in Alexandria.
The annual awards are dedicated to honoring the public safety personnel of the Alexandria Fire Department, Police Department, Sheriff’s Office, and Department of Emergency Communications for heroic acts of valor. Nominated by their peers, the community recognizes the selfless acts of many individuals throughout the year.
The awards this year were presented, appropriately, by Inova Alexandria Hospital, which has done heroic acts of its own in the fight against COVID-19.
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and Police Chief Michael Brown, who have both announced their retirements, were awarded with special achievement awards for their long service to Alexandria.
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Chief Michael Brown laughing with Sheriff Deputy Joseph Runquist on the terrace.
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The event was both in-person and virtual. Firefighter Brett Shamleffer is in the white mask.
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Master Deputy Joseph Runquist, Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, and Deputy Sheriff Sean Williams
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Chief Smedley presents a Life Saving Award to Firefighter De’Angelo Bowman
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Alexandria Police Department Silver Medal Honorees: Back Row: Detective Reid Hudson, Lt. Delton Goodrum and Sergeant William Taylor. Front Row: Officer David Daniels, Officer Sean Gallagher, Chief Michael Brown, Officer Jonathan Isaacs, Officer William Griscom, Alex Shin, Incoming Acting Police Chief Don Hayes
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Longtime friends Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and presenter and 2019 Chamber Chair Charlotte Hall
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Mayor Justin Wilson addressing the audience from the podium.
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Police Chief Michael Brown and wife Kirsten Knapp poses with Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and wife Linda Lawhorne.
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Sergeant Patricio Alvarez accepting a Silver Medal
