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Tim Stafford "Unsung Hero" Award

The Tim Stafford Memorial Award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who have contributed to the success of the Law Enforcement Torch Run on a state, local or community level. The Tim Stafford "Unsung Hero" should be someone who contributes to the Torch Run in spirit, dedication and enthusiasm in an effective and unheralded fashion. The award was also created to honor the memory of Trooper Tim Stafford, Oklahoma Highway Patrol and his many contributions to Law Enforcement Torch Run and Special Olympics Oklahoma.

Unsung Heroes:

2012 Mike McPherson
Oklahoma City Police Department

2011
Debbie Dorris
Joseph Harp Correctional Center

2010 Steve Burrows 
Oklahoma Highway Patrol


2009 
Brett House 
Oklahoma City Police Department


2008 Don Hull
Oklahoma City Police Department

2007 
Jill McPherson
Civilian

2006 
Mark Wollmershauser 
Tulsa Police Department
(Ret.)

2005 
Milt Gilliam 
Department of Corrections


2004  
Capt. Phil Carr 
Oklahoma City Police Department (Ret.)


2003  Capt. Stewart Meyer
Oklahoma Highway Patrol (Ret.) 

 





CONGRATULATIONS!
2012 Tim Stafford Unsung Hero Award
Mike McPherson
Steve Burrows
Mike McPherson was presented with the award at the 2012 Law Enforcement Torch Run Kick-Off Luncheon, January 26, 2012 in Oklahoma City. (left to right) Mark Wollmershauser, Oklahoma LETR Executive Director; Mike McPherson, 2012 Unsung Hero; Misti Stafford Lipps.
Created by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. Authorized and Accredited by Special Olympics, Inc., for the Benefit for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. ©2011 Special Olympics Oklahoma. Contact: Special Olympics Oklahoma, 6835 S. Canton Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136 - 918-481-1234 or 1-800-722-9004. Questions or suggestions: email info@sook.org.