2022 Medal of Honor Recipients
In recognition for extraordinary acts of valor and heroism, the Idaho Law Enforcement, Firefighting and EMS Medal of Honor is awarded to law enforcement officers, firefighters and EMTs who have been distinguished by exceptionally meritorious conduct, assuring that the sacrifices of these professionals are recognized and their bravery honored by the state whose citizens they protect.
In March 2022, the Idaho Medal of Honor Commission met and selected six law enforcement officers to receive the Medal of Honor. The 2022 recipients are:
Officer Steve Bonas
Boise City Police Department
On March 8, 2013, Boise City Police Department Patrol Officer/K-9 Handler Steve Bonas responded to a request for assistance from Ada County Sheriff’s deputies for a Patrol K-9 team to help locate a homicidal and suicidal suspect armed with a handgun. Read more >>>
Sergeant Chris Davis
Boise City Police Department
On the afternoon of November 11, 2016, Sergeant Chris Davis and Sergeant Kevin Holtry with the Boise Police Department’s Special Operations Unit, responded to a search for a wanted, violent parolee in a Boise neighborhood. Read more >>>
Sergeant Kevin Holtry
Boise City Police Department
On the afternoon of November 11, 2016, Sergeant Kevin Holtry and Sergeant Chris Davis with the Boise Police Department’s Special Operations Unit, responded to a search for a wanted, violent parolee in a Boise neighborhood. Read more >>>
Deputy Camron Killmar
Idaho County Sheriff’s Office
On May 4, 2021, Idaho County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Camron Killmar was on a routine patrol in the Kooskia area. At approximately 1:00 a.m. dispatch received a report of a vehicle upside down in the Clearwater River along an isolated section of Highway 12. Read more >>>
Officer Samuel Lang
Nampa Police Department
On December 18, 2020, Nampa Police Department Patrol Officer Samuel Lang was assisting with a traffic stop in the parking lot of a Nampa business. The passenger was asked to exit the vehicle by the officer conducting the stop but was uncooperative. Read more >>>
Officer Matthew Rapattoni
Caldwell Police Department
On the evening of September 23, 2021, Caldwell Police Department Patrol Officer Matthew Rapattoni responded to a call from a Nampa residence by a woman reporting her husband had a gun and was threatening to kill himself. Read more >>>