The Sheriff's Department wants to recognize the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of Sheriff's Reserve Captain Ken Pipes.
Watch this video from Fox 5 News to learn about Captain Pipes' incredible life and devotion to his country.
We pick up Captain Pipes' story in early 1968 at Khe Sanh, the Vietnam War's longest and bloodiest battle. It started with an ambush which turned into a 77-day battle. Shells rained daily and the hill erupted with explosions and gunfire.
In the middle of the chaos was Captain Pipes. Even though he was wounded in battle, he continued fighting and commanding more than 200 Marines in the Bravo Company. For his bravery and devotion to duty in the face of danger, Captain Pipes received the Silver Star and many other medals.
We are honored to have Captain Pipes as a reserve deputy for the San Diego County Sheriff's
Department. He has been volunteering for the department for 25 years now. Captain Pipes oversees reserve deputies in the North County.
The Sheriff's Department wants to salute 114 reservists who work for our agency. Two are currently deployed on military assignments. We also have more than 500 veterans who served in the military prior to becoming Sheriff's Department employees. We thank you for your service.
Just like Reserve Captain Ken Pipes, you too can make a difference by volunteering for the Sheriff's Department. To find what volunteer opportunity suits you, visit: sdsheriff.net/volunteers.
