Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office Citizens Advisory and Service Board

 

"Sheriff’s Deputies Honored as Heroes"

Three Lumpkin County Deputies were honored as heroes on the evening of May 22^nd, 2008. The LCSO Citizens Advisory and Service Board recognized Deputies Justin Ferguson, Michael Herndon, and Sergeant Sterling Cole for unselfish acts of heroism and exemplifying great courage during the course of their duties. These deputies responded to a call for help from a home engulfed in flames. They found Mrs. Peggy Walker lying on the ground on fire and her neighbor, Dewayne Pinion, trying to put out the flames on Mrs. Walker. As the flames continued to grow and without regard for personal safety, these deputies risked their lives in trying to put out the flames and moving Mrs. Walker to a safer location. Sadly Mrs. Walker later passed away at the hospital.

The LCSO Citizens Advisory and Service Board presented a plaque to each deputy while Sheriff Mark McClure presented each with a commemorative coin for excellence and service to our community. Sheriff Mark McClure also presented Mr. Dewayne Pinion with a certificate of bravery and a commemorative coin for his selfless service in helping someone in need.

The Citizens Advisory and Service Board is proud of the Sheriff’s Office, our Deputies and their courage and willingness to serve our community each day.

Sheriff McClure, Deputy Herndon, Deputy Ferguson, Sergeant Cole, CASB President Beecher Duval