From cracking the “Obituary Burglaries” case to rescuing a 13 year-old trapped above a 265 foot waterfall, the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office  honored more than 50 deputies, officers, volunteers and citizens at the 2012 Awards Ceremony last week.

“I’m especially humbled by the outstanding work represented here tonight,” said Sheriff John Lovick.  “I’m proud to tell people I work with heroes, and these award recipients are true heroes who exemplify the values of this office with integrity, dignity, commitment, and pride.”

The following is the full list of award recipients:

Letters of Commendation

Sergeant Clint Moll, Sergeant Norm Link, Detectives Kendra Conley and David Fontenot, Corrections Deputy James Norris, Corrections Deputy Tonilyn Shrout, Deputy Matt Boice,  Cadet Kristi Irwin, LET Patricia Bornheimer.

Certificates of Merit

Region 1 SWAT – Corrections Deputy Christopher Bennett, Deputy Eddie Smith, Deputy Raulie Robertson, Deputy Larry Cole, Detective Margaret Ludwig, Jennifer Brady, Dawson Place.

Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue

Sergeant Andrew Cervarich

Citizen Medal of Valor

Search and Rescue Volunteer Josh Warren, Staff Sergeant Keith Johnson and Sergeant Aaron Ahearn, Washington Army National Guard

Meritorious Service Medal

Corrections Deputy Merrilea Mount

Distinguished Service Medal

Sergeant Rob Martin, Deputies Dan Eakin, Scott Roberton, Ed Covington, and Sean Gillespie, Deputy Dan Scott

Life Saving Medal

Deputy Bud McCurry, Deputy Charlie Frati, Donald Blystone and Kimberly Anderson, Deputy Randall Hiller, Kellie L. May, Patrick May, Tim Sparling, Joey Sparling, and Steven Sparling, Nick Ulowetz, Deputies Josh Hostetter, Ryan Phillips and Marshal Crystal Dalton

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer Alice Mitchell

Explorer of the Year

Explorer Alec Dyngen

Civilian Employee of the Year

Mental Health Professional Edward DaPra

Reserve Deputy of the Year

Reserve Deputy Clarence Robertson

Corrections Deputy of the Year

Corrections Deputy Emerson Yabut

Deputy of the Year

Deputy Tom Dittoe

Detective of the Year

Detective Danny Pitocco

Supervisor of the Year

Sergeant Scot Fenter