Cincinnati Christian University recognized Greater Cincinnati firefighters and law enforcement personnel for outstanding service and gave seven awards during a special chapel service last week called “Beyond the Call.”

Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory participated in the event that seeks to thank and recognize all public safety personnel for their service to our community.

CCU President Dr. David Faust announced the awards, given in four categories.

The award categories and recipients included the following:

• For Community Service and Problem Solving, Cincinnati Police Officers Alisha Harley and Curtis Walker;
• For Devotion to Duty, Cincinnati Police Officer Marcus McNeil and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Pipe and Drum Corps;
• For Career Achievement, Cincinnati Police Department Captain Gary Lee, and
• For Bravery and Valor, Cincinnati Police Sergeant Daniel Carder, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Matthew Guy, and Cincinnati Fire Department Ladder Company 19.

“Many times, men and women in our police and fire departments do indeed go ‘beyond the call’ to protect the lives of those in our community. We recognize the efforts of all of those who keep us safe in Cincinnati,” said Dr. David Faust, President of CCU, “and we wanted to honor and support them through this special chapel service.”

The Beyond the Call award recipients also received proclamations from elected officials including Senator Bill Seitz, Congresswoman Jean Schmidt, Congressman Steve Driehaus and Hamilton County Commissioner David Pepper.