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00:00It's a real honor to welcome all of you to the White House, the famous Oval Office.
00:06And we award the first ever Medals of Sacrifice to three heroic law enforcement officers from Palm Beach County, Florida.
00:15Corporal Louise Piaz Jr., Deputy Sheriff Ralph Butch Waller Jr., and Deputy Sheriff Ignacio Dan Diaz.
00:26I viewed my dad as Superman, someone my whole life you look up to.
00:35He was an amazing guy.
00:36And it's horrible that this happened to all three families.
00:43But I'm glad that something was done about it.
00:47We got represented, and everyone in the future will be.
00:50So, thank you.
00:51Earlier today, Congressman Brian Mast introduced a bill to ensure this new medal will be awarded to any law enforcement officer or first responder who gives his or her life in the line of duty.
01:04We'll never forget their legacy, and we will never forget the debt we owe all of these great law enforcement heroes who have given their lives to keep our community safe and make America strong again.
01:16We'll never forget the peace and make America strong again.
01:21You