100 Clubs of Arizona, which helps firefighters, police, public safety personnel and their families, will recognize first responder heroes around Arizona at its 2023 Annual Boot & Badge Gala on April 29. bottom.

For their sacrifice and bravery, the Arizona 100 Club has announced this year’s honorees for firefighters and police officers, according to a press release.

Gregorio “Orio” Moore won Firefighter of the Year. Moore is an engineer/firefighter/EMT for the Rural Metro Fire Department in Pima County.

While he helps members of his community every day, on June 15, 2022, he saved the life of the most important person in his life, the release said. Moore’s wife of 37 years had a stroke, but she didn’t know it. She called him at her place of work to tell him she wasn’t feeling well, and when he heard of her symptoms, he rushed home to her.

Upon returning home to check on his wife, he noticed signs of a stroke and was able to hospitalize her. She spent her 12 days in her ICU, had her 9 stents placed to divert her blood flow following a dissection/occlusion of her carotid artery, went through a month-long rehabilitation process, and was finally I have fully recovered.

Moore’s quick thinking helped save another member of the Arizona community. It happened to be his wife.

Officers Jonas Lucas, Bliston Moore, Tyler Morney and Emmanuel Guardado were honored as Police Officer of the Year.

These officers are exemplary members of the Chandler Police Department, the release said. On November 9, 2022, officers received a call that a shot had been fired in Chandler. The two suspects had fled the scene when four police officers arrived, with two of his teenagers with gunshot wounds to the head.

They quickly cleared the scene, evacuated the victims to the parking lot, and began administering aid. The shooter’s whereabouts were unknown and there were concerns that he might be in danger of engaging the suspect. However, the officers’ decision to put the care of these two shooting victims above their own safety while in the hot zone reportedly demonstrated their personal courage and selfless service to the community. Indicated.

Both of the young victims died from their injuries, but not until their families made a decision about their care and said goodbye.

Jason Schechterle hosted the event, sharing his story on stage and recognizing fellow heroes. In 2001, a taxi crashed into the back of a police car. The impact set his car ablaze and left him with severe burns over 40% of his body, including fourth-degree burns to his face. Since then, he has undergone more than 50 of his surgeries, survived, and continues to inspire others.

Angela Harrol is the CEO of the Arizona 100 Club. After her husband, paramedic Bruce Harrol, went missing on the job in 2008, she made it her mission to help public safety officials and their families, especially when tragedy struck.

The 100 Club Gala was held at the JW Marriott Scottsdale Camelback Inn and was accompanied by the Scottsdale Police Cavalry.