Secretary Of The Navy Honors Escambia Deputies Who Responded To NAS Pensacola Shooting

June 23, 2020

Naval Air Station Pensacola held an awards ceremony Monday to recognize members of the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office that responded to the December 6, 2019, terrorist attack on the base.

Six deputies received the Distinguished Public Service Award from the Secretary of the Navy for their heroic actions that morning.

The deputies honored were:

  • Jonathan Glass
  • Matthew Housam
  • Michael Hoyland
  • Matthew Keebler
  • Grant Lopez
  • Matthew Tinch

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Comments

10 Responses to “Secretary Of The Navy Honors Escambia Deputies Who Responded To NAS Pensacola Shooting”

  1. Shane Walters on June 27th, 2020 7:28 pm

    A heart felt thank you for your bravery and service. Your sacrifice stopped what could have been many other families going through a tough and tragic loss. Father…AWF3 Cameron Walters.

  2. Kalli on June 24th, 2020 8:15 am

    Thanks to all who responded to this tragic event… And especially Matthew Tinch. You make me so proud!! I remember when you were just the annoying little brother and use to drive me and Sarah crazy!! It melts my heart to see the amazing things you are doing in your life!! Thanks again for risking your life everyday for us!

  3. bigbill1961 on June 24th, 2020 2:34 am

    Thank you all for your actions on the day of the attack, and thank you all for everything else you do that you don’t get recognized for.

  4. Susan on June 23rd, 2020 12:23 pm

    Well deserved recognition.

  5. Scott Nelson on June 23rd, 2020 10:03 am

    Great going everyone involved. From the people who called it in to the dispatchers and especially the First Responders! From the deputies the fire and rescue and EMTs . Every single person involved on scene and behind the scenes. Yall make Pensacola great.

  6. molino resident on June 23rd, 2020 9:41 am

    Great going Deputies. You made us proud this day!!!

  7. Well Done on June 23rd, 2020 9:22 am

    “dEfuNd tHa pOh-LiCe“ because then we wouldn’t have these heroes.

  8. TENNN-HUT on June 23rd, 2020 7:50 am

    For others to emulate

  9. Lou on June 23rd, 2020 6:19 am

    Thank you to all you very deserving men and protectors! Congratulations and wear your pins proudly…you earned them! ESCO….you make us proud!

  10. JTV on June 23rd, 2020 5:37 am

    Thank you Heroes