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PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff's Office Torch Run


  • By Josh Siegel
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 31, 2013
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Sheriff's Office Torch Run
Saldivar David and Rafael Ortegon, both deputies with the Sheriff’s Office
Saldivar David and Rafael Ortegon, both deputies with the Sheriff’s Office
Andy Ramdath with Joe Skala and his daughter, Alivia
Andy Ramdath with Joe Skala and his daughter, Alivia
Louis Murrell and Geronimo Osornio are of the same squad at the Sheriff’s Office.
Louis Murrell and Geronimo Osornio are of the same squad at the Sheriff’s Office.
KT Arnold, Deanna Tabachnick and Betsy Jimenez of Child Protective Services vowed to run their best.
KT Arnold, Deanna Tabachnick and Betsy Jimenez of Child Protective Services vowed to run their best.
Chuck VanDuzee, Tristan Watson and his father, Tedd, all are a part of the Bradenton Runners Club.
Chuck VanDuzee, Tristan Watson and his father, Tedd, all are a part of the Bradenton Runners Club.
Carol Westerman, who wears headphones while she runs but rarely listens to music through them; Annabelle McRae, a Canadian on vacation; and Esther VanDuzee
Carol Westerman, who wears headphones while she runs but rarely listens to music through them; Annabelle McRae, a Canadian on vacation; and Esther VanDuzee
“The Canadian Team”: Ken Manstan and his children, Robert, Paul and Marie
“The Canadian Team”: Ken Manstan and his children, Robert, Paul and Marie
Josh Breitwieser with Jerard Vonador and his son, Jerard II. Breitwieser and Vonador attend the MTI Law Enforcement Academy.
Josh Breitwieser with Jerard Vonador and his son, Jerard II. Breitwieser and Vonador attend the MTI Law Enforcement Academy.
Amy Westberry, Sandy Keller, Becky Sehorne, Christine Thomason and Katie McClusky all aimed to finish their 3-mile race.
Amy Westberry, Sandy Keller, Becky Sehorne, Christine Thomason and Katie McClusky all aimed to finish their 3-mile race.

 

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