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Troopers honored for service Georgia State Troopers gathered at the Thomson post Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the heroism of a few of their own with an awards luncheon. Cpl. Herbert Craven was recognized for helping in the rescue of a man deserted on an island in Clarks Hill. Cpl. Ritchie Howard, TFC Steve Shelton, TFC Jamie Collier and Lt. David Cody were recognized for their assistance in a soldier's suicide attempt on the I-20 overpass at Washington Road. "We're real proud of them," said Post Commander Sgt. Mark Bentley. Pictured in front of the post (l to r) are Cpl. Craven, Cpl. Howard, TFC Shelton and TFC Collier. Lt. Cody was unable to attend. Photo by Kristopher Wells Web posted on Thursday, November 3, 2005