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Please join us in congratulating our November's Sonny Horses 4 Heroes Award recipient Senior Deputy Travis Neet in the categories of exceptional dedication to service, exemplary resilience under extreme operational adversity, and life-saving actions during high risk rescue and law-enforcement operation.tional adversity, and life-saving actions during high risk rescue and law-enforcement operation.
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SONNY HORSES 4 HEROES is excited for our Ventura County community to nominate an outstanding individual, Senior Deputy Travis Neet who represents the best in all of us. Sonny Horses 4 Heroes program, mission is to recognizing and celebrating the bravery, dedication, and sacrifice of law enforcement officers and first responders. Through this program, which is part of the Sonny Horses 4 Kids initiative, we show gratitude to those who serve our communities selflessly while also fostering stronger connections between our children and the dedicated first responders of Ventura County. We invite you to help us in the selection process by nominating outstanding officers and first responders who exemplify the highest standards of service. Sonny Boy and the Sonny Horses 4 Kids team along with the senior department leaders will select one each month from the nominations to receive this distinguished honor a plaque of recognition along with the dinner at a restaurant of the recipients choice.
Senior Deputy Travis Neet is honored in the categories 2, 5 and 6
- Acts of Bravery: Demonstrating exceptional courage in the face of danger while protecting the community.
- Dedication to Service: Going above and beyond the call of duty to serve and assist those in need.
- Commitment to Community: Actively engaging in community programs and initiatives that strengthen relationships between first responders and citizens.
- Leadership and Mentorship: Guiding and inspiring fellow officers or first responders to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Resilience in Adversity: Overcoming significant personal or professional challenges while maintaining unwavering dedication to their duties.
- Lifesaving Actions: Playing a pivotal role in saving lives through quick thinking, exceptional skill, and decisive action.
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2025 Sonny horses 4 heroes Award recipients
April 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes recipient for Commitment to Community
Deputy John Meeker
Ventura County Sheriffs Department
Camarillo Police Department
May 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes recipient for Commitment to Community
Police Officer Ricky Delong
Santa Paula Police Department
June 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes recipient for Commitment to Community
Officer Fernando Espinoza
Oxnard Police Department
2025 Sonny horses 4 heroes Award recipientS
July 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes recipient for Dedication to Service, Leadership and Mentorship
Sergeant Chris Bridges
Ventura Police Department
August 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes Recipients for Acts of Bravery & Life Saving Actions
Sergeant Brian DeNike
Officer Alex Salazar
Moorpark California Highway Patrol
September 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes
Recipient for Life Saving Actions
Deputy Jorge Gomez
Ventura County Sheriffs Department Thousand Oaks Police Department
2025 Sonny horses 4 heroes Award recipientS
October 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes
Recipient for Dedication to Service
Senior Deputy Jon Nungester
Moorpark Police Department
November 2025 Sonny Horses 4 Heroes Recipient in the categories of exceptional dedication to service, exemplary resilience under extreme operational adversity, and life-saving actions during high risk rescue and law-enforcement operation.
Senior Deputy Travis Neet
Aviation Unit - Ventura County Sheriffs Department and Ventura County Fire Department
2025 Sonny horses 4 heroes Award recipientS
Stay tuned for our next Sonny Horses 4 Heroes Recipient
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