VIDEO: Nearly a dozen first responders were honored on Wednesday for going above and beyond this past year.
The Miami Beach Chamber’s Pillar Board recognized the group at its annual “Heroes Breakfast” at Tower 41 in Miami Beach.
The honorees included Miami Beach police K9 Rocky and Officer Alejandro Llaneras, Officer Alberto Castro, Sergeant Jenny Cerna, Miami Beach Firefighter Ryan Yuhr, Firefighter Armando Albadalejo, Firefighter Robert Rapado, Lifeguard II David Cupp, Lieutenant Lifeguard Desi Stoyanova, Communications Operator Madeline Jimenez, Commissioner David Richardson, and Mount Sinai Medical Center Dr. Ari Ciment.
“The Annual Heroes Breakfast is one of the most popular events that the Chamber holds because it’s a community event,” said Pillar Board Chair Seth Feuer. “The business community gathers and celebrates the bravery of individuals who play a critical role in keeping our communities safe.”