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Trump Awards First-Ever Medals of Sacrifice to Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
- On Monday at the White House, President Donald Trump posthumously presented the inaugural Medals of Sacrifice to three Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputies who died in the line of duty.
- The awards followed the deaths of Corporal Luis Paez Jr., Deputy Ralph Waller Jr., and Deputy Ignacio Diaz, who died after a November 21, 2024 roadside accident in Palm Beach.
- The deputies were struck while assisting with a disabled motorcycle, and families received medals crafted by Tiffany & Co., with officials including Florida Congressmen and Lara Trump present.
- President Trump described the officers as 'beloved by everyone' and stated the administration is considering awarding this honor to other first responders who died in the line of duty.
- Congressman Brian Mast from Florida has put forward legislation to officially create a medal honoring fallen first responders, with the intention that this recognition could be extended to additional recipients in the future.
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