ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- A unique recognition was bestowed upon two Altamonte Springs cops Thursday morning.
Master Police Officers Robert Lipsey and Officer George Vila were recognized by fellow Officer Chris Dunn with the Patriot Award.
The prestigious award reflects the "efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence, if needed."
Vila and Dunn did these good deeds and more in support of Dunn, who has served in the US Army since September of 2007. Dunn's last deployment was in 2017, when he was sent to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
As Dunn served the Altamonte Springs community and prepared for the deployment, Lipsey and Vila provided support to him and his family to ensure the transition was as smooth as possible.
Vila and Dunn did these good deeds and more in support of Dunn, who has served in the US Army since September of 2007. Dunn's last deployment was in 2017, when he was sent to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
As Dunn served the Altamonte Springs community and prepared for the deployment, Lipsey and Vila provided support to him and his family to ensure the transition was as smooth as possible.
The cops were applauded in a Facebook posting by citizens.
"This is amazing," said Amanda Fagan. "Thank you Chris Dunn and to the officers who helped you through it all!"