William “Buddy” Sentner May 29, 1962 – June 21, 2006 On October 22, 2008, President Bush honored Buddy Sentner by posthumously awarding him the Medal of Valor, the highest national award for a public safety officer. Buddy’s widow, Maria, and his parents accepted the award from the President in the Oval Office of the White House. Later that day, Attorney General Mukasey honored Buddy and other award recipients during a special ceremony in his office. DOJ Press Release on Medal of Valor Recipients Photo from White House Medal of Valor Presentation Photo from Attorney General’s Medal of Valor Ceremony Eulogy delivered by Glenn A. Fine, Inspector General, at William “Buddy” Sentner's funeral service, Orlando, Florida, June 24, 2006 Eulogy delivered by Jeanne Van Lancker, OIG Special Agent, Denver Field Office Eulogy delivered by Ronald J. Green, former Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service Statement of Glenn A. Fine, Inspector General, Department of Justice, on the death of Special Agent William “Buddy” Sentner, June 21, 2006 Funeral arrangements and donation information Letter from President Bush   [Original PDF] Memorandum from the Attorney General   [Original PDF]   [HTML version] U. S. House of Representatives Committee on the Judiciary Letter   [Original PDF] Photos of Special Agent William “Buddy” Sentner and His Family and Friends Expression of Gratitude from Maria Aguilar Sentner