Jonathan Ayers - Silver Star Soldier

Cpl Jonathan Ayers to be awarded posthumous Silver Star on March 29, 2009.

The date has also been proclaimed Corporal Jonathan R. Ayers Day by Snellville Mayor, Jerry Oberholtzer.

Fallen soldier to receive Silver Star
Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA
But the 24-year-old soldier from Snellville did not recoil. His paratrooper instincts took over. He kept firing amid fierce enemy rpgs and small arms fire. ...

Gwinnett Police Officer Worthy of Award

"Officer James Huth was stationed outside a house in Sugar Hill on Jan. 3 when he heard gunshots. Police were there to arrest William Caram, 37, for allegedly fleeing from a sobriety checkpoint in Suwanee. However, Caram opened fire on two officers with a high-powered rifle in an upstairs hallway.

Cpl. William M. Hoch was shot in the leg and Sgt. Michael P. McKeithan was shot in the abdomen and wrist.

Huth ran inside, darted up the stairs and exchanged gunfire with Caram.

Police said Caram retreated into his bedroom nursing a gunshot wound to his arm. Huth seized the opportunity to carry McKeithan out of the house.

He then provided cover while the wounded officers were moved to a safer position."

Read the rest: Gwinnett cop wins award for rescuing wounded officers

Atlanta Journal Constitution - GA, USA