South Bay's finest to receive honors
Eight South Bay police officers will be honored for bravery at the South Bay Medal of Awards on May 1.
The awards will be presented at a luncheon at the Torrance Marriott.
Members of the South Bay Chambers of Commerce recognize police officers and firefighters each year for heroism.
This year’s honorees are: Hawthorne police officers Thomas Heffner, Jerome Michalczak, and Scott Nichols; Torrance police Officer Keith Thompson; Manhattan Beach police Officer Kristopher Thompson; and Gardena police officers Edgar Vargas, Patrick Goodpaster and Jesus Ugalde.
Also honored for years of excellence on the job will be Rick Martinez of the Redondo Beach Fire Department; Mark Kirunchyk and Christopher Port of the Hawthorne Police Department; and Mark Campbell of the Inglewood Police Department.
Look for a full story on the awards next month.
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