Join us in congratulating Oregon State Police Sergeant Justin Lindquist, Deputy Jason Guilford and Deputy Bradley Kaye, who were recently honored by the Oregon State Sheriffs' Association with a Life Saving Award! According to the OSSA award, "On August 8, 2024, the Lane County Sheriff's Office received a distressing 911 call from a woman at her residence in Mapleton, who had discovered a suicide note from her husband and feared he was deceased in their garage. Deputies Jason Guilford and Brad Kaye, along with Oregon State Police Sgt. Justin Lindquist, promptly responded to the scene. Upon entering the residence, they found a note on the door leading to the garage that read, "I love you, please do not enter, toxic gas." When firefighters arrived, Deputy Guilford and Sgt. Lindquist, equipped with SCBA breathing apparatuses provided by the fire department, entered the garage. Inside, they found the man semi-conscious on the ground, lethargic from the gas exposure. Acting quickly, the deputies lifted the man and carried him out of the garage, placing him into the care of paramedics who transported him to a nearby hospital, where he made a full recovery. Inside the garage, deputies discovered a dangerous setup: a seven-gallon propane tank was connected to a cook stove with its valve open, allowing propane to fill the room. A towel had been placed under the door to prevent ventilation, increasing the risk of a fatal incident. The propane posed not only a severe asphyxiation threat but also an extreme risk of explosion, as even a small spark could have ignited the gas. Thanks to the swift, selfless actions of Deputy Guilford, Deputy Kaye, and Sgt. Lindquist, the man was saved from almost certain death. By putting themselves at risk, the responders prevented a tragedy, averting both asphyxiation and a potential explosion that could have endangered everyone nearby. " Thank you all for serving our community! #honoredtoserve #sworntoprotect #committedtojusticeandintegrity