3/20/18 Smith County Sheriff's Office Award Dinner by Chelsea Purgahn
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Officers post the colors at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
People stand during the national anthem at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
An officer stands during the national anthem at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Sheriff Larry Smith speaks at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Doc Deason speaks at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Officrers present awards at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Corretta Davis reacts with emotion as she receives the Sheriff's Achievement Award at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Deputy David Biggs receives a certificate of merit from Sheriff Larry Smith at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Sheriff Larry Smith gives Pete Thompson an Honorary Deputy award at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Kevin Sanders holds a young child as he is awarded the Civilian Life Saving Award by Sheriff Larry Smith at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Tobby Hughes, Jason Railsback, Doug Haning, Kelly Cox and Juan Cervantes are awarded the Commander's Citation by Sheriff Larry Smith for their work during Hurricane Harvey at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Matt Lazarine, Josh Decur and Jeremy Thompson stand with Sheriff Larry Smith after being awarded the Life Saving Award at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Dr. Steven R. Potter, third from left, stands with others after he was awarded the Civilian Life Saving Award at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Marvin Martin stands with Larry Smith after being awarded the Sheriff's Leadership Award at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Jeff Hobson smiles as he shakes Sheriff Larry Smith's hand as he is awarded the Sheriff's Leadership Award at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The parents of Anthony D. Broyles receive a plaque in their late son's honor from Sheriff Larry Smith at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The mother of Anthony D. Broyles holds a plaque in her late son's honor at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Josh Hill wipes away a tear as he walks up to receive the Detective Anthony D. Broyles "Gentle Giant" Award at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
The parents of the late Anthony D. Broyles, Josh Hill and Sheriff Larry Smith stand together after Hill was presented with the Detective Anthony D. Broyles "Gentle Giant" award at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)
Matt Bingham, Sheriff Larry Smith, Jacob Putman and Rachael Putman pose for a photo at the annual Smith County Sheriff’s Office Awards Dinner at Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas, on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. This annual event gives Sheriff Larry Smith the opportunity to spotlight outstanding examples of leadership and excellence in the Sheriff's Office's employees. (Chelsea Purgahn/Tyler Morning Telegraph)