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An Alachua County 911 dispatcher was one of 15 first responders honored in New York City.

The ceremony was hosted by Jon Stewart and the First Responders Children’s Foundation.

Dispatcher Kayla Gillette Patten was recognized for her handling of a mental health crisis and a suspect with a gun.

An Alachua County Sheriff's Office 911 dispatcher was among 15 first responders from across the U.S. honored Oct. 28 during a ceremony hosted by late-night talk show host Jon Stewart in New York City's Time Square.

First Responders Children’s Foundation (FRCF), a national nonprofit dedicated to serving the children and families of first responders — firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, 911 dispatchers and corrections officers — hosted the live ceremony as part of the organizati

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