Gov. DeSantis, Casey DeSantis hail Florida heroes

The First Couple spent Friday evening recognizing heroism among Sunshine State residents.

As a press release notes, a total of 62 heroes were their guests at the Governor’s Mansion, “including first responders, law enforcement, philanthropists, faith leaders, and entrepreneurs, who have all shown great kindness, bravery, and selflessness towards others” and “members of the community who have dedicated themselves to helping others overcome adversity through nonprofit efforts, adoption and foster care, mentorship, and advocacy.”

“It was an honor to recognize and thank Floridians who have exhibited extraordinary courage and selflessness,” said Gov. Ron DeSantis. “These 62 individuals represent the virtues we hold in high esteem here in Florida. They are Florida’s heroes.”

“We were proud tonight to highlight the good works and heroic acts of Floridians from across the state,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “These individuals have gone above and beyond to serve others, and we are grateful to each of them.”

The full list of honorees is below.

• Rositta Kenigsberg

• Bryan and Missy Owens
• Keith and Carla Whitfield

• Ann Hughes

• Griffin Anderson
• Senior Master Sergeant Abby Mears
• Staff Sergeant Victoria Truppo

• Special Agent Ryan Walker

• Ruth Benson
• Trooper Deryck Lewis and Trooper Sergio Pearce
• Trooper Orlando Morales
• Trooper David Ramos

• Pastor Jeremy Davis

• Deputy Stefano Gargano
• Deputy Harold Howell
• Deputy Bradley Link, In Memoriam

• Officer Aaron Altman
• Megan O’Grady

• Freddy Branham
• Chelsea Douglas
• Special Agent Patrick Fleming
• Pastor Dean Inserra
• Laura Lambert
• Trooper Jordan Maxey
• Sergeant Scott Stoltz
• Carl Craig

• Sandy and Tracy Hoppe

• Andrew Heise

• Rene Acuna

• Paul Tudor Jones

• Amy Ronshausen

• Ashley Bell Barnett and Family

• Lloyd and Dianne Weed

• Zechariah Cartledge

• Patricia Meyerin, In Memoriam

• Lori Burke

• Deborah Darino
• Dr. Amy Hall
• Deputy Wes Brough
• Deputy Jevon Gardner
• Deputy Taylor White
• Sergeant Mike Kent
• Sergeant Joel Medina

• Officer Jeremiah Harvey
• Officer Landen Hopkins
• Officer Jason Sikoski
• Officer Ben Urdiales
• Officer Jeremy Wells

• Officer Kyle Brown
• Officer Nikki Guinta
• Officer Meghan Patano
• Officer Lori Welsh
• Captain Carlos Mungaray
• Lieutenant Thomas Velar
• Driver Engineer John O’Donnell
• Firefighter Paramedic Michael Sledd
• Firefighter Paramedic Alexander Diamond