Deputy Blake was honored by the Oregon State Marine Board at the annual Post-Season conference held in Bend, 2024. Dion received the "Service Excellence Award" in recognition for his work while a member of the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Team throughout the 2024 boating season. Deputy Blake was recognized for his tireless dedication with multiple programs including the "Clean Marina" OSMB project in which he piloted an initiative of registration compliance, identifying derelict vessels to be removed from the local marinas. The pilot program initiated in Lincoln County is now being disseminated to counties across the state with positive impact. OSMB Law Enforcement Training Coordinator, Eddie Persichetti, highlighted Dion's infectious positive attitude, commending him for initiating and then fostering a positive atmosphere throughout the training process. Just another example of the continued dedication of Dion and our LCSO Marine Patrol Team!Photos from Lincoln County Sheriff's Office - Oregon's post