Article subitted by The Pilot News Group Staff Writer Jamie Fleury
MARSHALL COUNTY — During the annual Christmas dinner Friday, Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel recognized several law enforcement officers and Marshall County Sheriff Department (MCSD) employees for life saving efforts and long term service.
Andrew “Beau” Holcomb and Dennis Dreibelbis were recognized for 20 years of service to the MCSD.
Officers Richard Ayala, Blake Bennett, and Zach McGuigan were recognized for their life saving efforts in May.
According to the press release, “On May 16, 2021, at about 9:30 a.m. Marshall County Central Dispatch received a call of a male having a heart attack in the 4000 Block of Underwood Road. Walkerton and Plymouth EMS responded to the call along with Walkerton and Marshall County Officers. Richard Ayala, Blake Bennett, and Zach McGuigan of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department arrived at the residence and found the patient unresponsive, not breathing and having no pulse. They immediately started life saving efforts including CPR and Naloxone. Because of the life saving actions of the officers the patient was revived and transported to the hospital.”
The names of those three officers were added to the Life Saving Awards plaque that is displayed in the front lobby of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department and Correctional Facility located at 1400 Pioneer Drive.
Holcomb was presented with a plaque. Dreibelbis and Bennett were not present at the event but will be presented with their awards at a later time.
