CLEARFIELD – The Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks’ Grand Lodge Activities Committee has established a “Public Safety Medal of Valor Award.” The Clearfield Elks Lodge applied for and was granted the medal of valor.
George Olson, past state president, State College No. 1600, is a member of the committee. He suggested to District Vice President Dave Semelsberger, Clearfield Lodge No. 540, that Jeff Buck, a firefighter who lost his life, be memorialized with this award.
Pictured (from left) accepting the award on behalf of Buck are his parents, Pam and Scott Buck, and Katlyn Mitchell.
Presenting the award on behalf of the Clearfield Elks Lodge is long-time member Jeff Williams, who has 41 years of service in many capacities, and 43-year past chief and president of the Clearfield Volunteer Department.