Honored for service
Friday, September 12, 2014
Elmore County Sheriff Rick Layher presents the law enforcement Purple Heart to Deputy Allen Long during a ceremony Friday morning.
The deputy received the medal for injuries he sustained while responding to the Teapot Dome fire in the summer of 2012. As a result of the injuries he sustained, Long concluded his law enforcement career following 25 years on the force.
In his comments following the formal presentation, Layher credited Long's loyalty and character, adding that the deputy made a positive impact on the citizens of Elmore County during his years of service.