Deputies, correctional officer recognized for life-saving deeds at ceremony

Sheriff David Beth, all of the awardees present and representatives of the command staff pose for a photo after Friday's ceremony.

Sheriff David Beth, all of the awardees present and representatives of the command staff pose for a photo after Friday’s ceremony.

Seven deputies and one correctional officer from the Kenosha County Sheriff’s Department were recognized Friday for actions that helped people facing major medical emergencies.

A ceremony for the recognition was held at the Kenosha County Center in Bristol.

Sheriff David Beth presents Deputy John Wilke with his second Silver Star.

Sheriff David Beth (left) presents Deputy John Wilke with his second Silver Star.

Deputy John Wilke was awarded a Silver Star for pulling a person out of a burning vehicle in June 2014. Wilke had been attempting to stop the driver when he fled and eventually crashed his vehicle. Deputy Michael J. Pittsley and Deputy Anthony Schmit were also recognized for their help in trying to put out the vehicle’s fire and carrying the driver a safe distance from the wreck. Wilke is the first person in the KCSD to receive two Silver Stars. Click here for  video of the Silver Star presentation.

Dr. Ben Feinzimer (left) and Deputies Timothy Thornton and Joseph Zarletti.

Dr. Ben Feinzimer (left) and Deputies Timothy Thornton and Joseph Zarletti.

Deputies Joseph Zarletti and Timothy Thornton were recognized for helping to save the life of a heart attack victim. Click here for video of their presentation by Sheriff David Beth and Dr. Ben Feinzimer, associate director of emergency medicine, St. Catherine’s Hospital.

Sheriff David Beth and Deputy Shawn Beckstrom.

Sheriff David Beth (left) and Deputy Shawn Beckstrom.

Sheriff David Beth and Deputy Anthony Schmit.

Sheriff David Beth (left) and Deputy Anthony Schmit.

Deputy Shawn Beckstrom and Deputy Schmit were recognized for saving the life of a person attempting suicide. Click here for video of their presentation.

Deputy James Campbell (right) and

Deputy James Campbell (right) and Tracy Gingerelli.

Deputy James Campbell was recognized for administering first aid while off duty to a neighbor who had fallen off a ladder. Click here for video of his presentation, including remarks from the person he helped.

Sheriff David Beth (left) and Correctional Officer LaShondra Gray.

Sheriff David Beth (left) and Correctional Officer LaShondra Gray.

Correctional Officer LaShondra Gray  was recognized for saving the life of an inmate who apparently attempted suicide. Click here for video of her presentation.

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