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| Corrections officer honored for heroism by governor, Cabinet |
| By .tampabay.com - Steve Bousquet |
| Published: 06/26/2013 |
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A Florida correctional officer was honored Tuesday for heroism during a vicious attack by an inmate that cost another officer his life last year. During a Cabinet meeting, Gov. Rick Scott and Cabinet members gave a Medal of Heroism award to Stanley Petersen, 61, an officer at the Columbia Correctional Institution in Lake City. It was there on March 18 of last year that an inmate attacked and stabbed to death Officer Ruben Thomas, and severely injured another guard, William Brewer. Corrections Secretary Mike Crews and other top prison officials were on hand to witness the award ceremony, as Petersen got a standing ovation. "I'm very happy and proud to be part of the greatest family in Florida," Petersen said. Paraphrasing the agency's slogan, he said: "We do never walk alone." Read More. |
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