Five Yosemite National Park employees and two members of the public were honored by Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt at the 74th Honor Award Convocation Ceremony in Washington, D.C. for heroic actions, courage and professionalism in the line of duty. For their actions taken during three separate rescue operations, Park Ranger Aaron Smith, Park Ranger Jack Hoeflich, Park Ranger Thomas Healy, Helicopter Foreman Eric Small, and Aviation Manager Jeff Pirog received the Valor Award of the Department of the Interior. Helicopter Pilot Tim Lyons and private citizen Rory Farrell received the Department of the Interior’s Citizen’s Award for Bravery. https://www.nps.gov/yose/learn/news/yosemite-national-park-employees-and-local-citizens-recognized-for-bravery-and-valor-at-the-department-of-the-interior-s-74th-honor-awards-convocation.htm