On December 24, 2012 4 West Webster Firefighters responded to a call of a vehicle/house fire. As they arrived they were ambushed by a lone gunman. Lt. Mike Chiapperini & Firefighter Tomasz Kaczowka were killed on scene. Firefighters Joseph Hofsetter & Theodore Scardino both received life altering injuries which will require months of rehabilitation. These brave men were volunteers answering the call for assistance at 5:30 in the morning.
Webster Police Officer Mark Reed was the first officer on the scene who exchanged gunfire with the gun man. Officer Reed distracted the gun man enough so he didn't shoot any other innocent victims.
For this reason alone, he should be awarded the Medal of Freedom along with Officer Ritter, and the 4 West Webster Firemen.