Recipients of First Ever Medals of Sacrifice

.@RepBrianMast gives remarks ahead of @POTUS awarding the first ever Medals of Sacrifice: "For the first time of our nation's history, you're willing to say to all of our first responders -- we're going to recognize that sacrifice from the office of the presidency." pic.twitter.com/bzzc6VeMJq

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 19, 2025

.@EricTrump: "My father and I attended that funeral that day... and one simple question was asked: Why is there no medal... that commemorates law enforcement officers, first responders who have fallen in the line of duty? ... we said we're going to take care of this problem." https://t.co/Vg998y30WX pic.twitter.com/z4BnpFEe1W

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 19, 2025

.@POTUS announces three fallen Palm Beach County officers killed in the line of duty as the recipients of the first ever Medals of Sacrifice:

Cpl. Luis Paez, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff Ralph Butch Waller, Jr.
Deputy Sheriff Ignacio Dan Diaz.

RIP to these heroes. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/5ZTc0gjxP4

— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) May 19, 2025

This recognition from the White House is long overdue.