Redondo Beach Lifeguards honored for ocean, cliff, pier and surfing rescues
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe (center) with Lifeguard Medal of Valor honorees(left to right) OLS John Van Duinwyk, retired section chief Bob Buchanan, rescue boat captain Steve Powell, OLS Luke Williams, Retired Section Chief Gary Crum, OLS Bret Lanford and OLS Dylan Jones. Photo Five Los Angeles County lifeguards were presented with Medals of Valor last month for rescues ranging from boaters on the rocks at Catalina to a pier jumper weighted down with a 75-pound lead vest. The awards were presented by Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe, the Redondo Chamber of Commerce and the Beach Cities Health District on Thursday, July 29 during the traditional kickoff for the International Surf Festival. Retired Lifeguard Section Chiefs Bob Buchanan and Gary Crum were also honored. Buchanan received the Lifetime Achievement award for his work in establishing the Lifeguard Training Academy and merging lifeguards with the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Crum was recognized for his many years as head of the International Surf Festival committee. Catalina Mayday Rescue Boat Captain Steve Powell and ocean lifeguard specialist Luke Williams were awarded Medals of Valor for their…
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