A retired deputy and military veteran was honored today for his lifesaving effort and his 14 years of service at the Nye County Sheriff’s Office. He and another deputy, Giovanni Ruiz saved an inmate who was attempting suicide inside the Nye County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. Jadey Zaragoza currently works at KPVM TV as an editor. Sheriff Joe McGill has been ensuring the deputies who have retired have been receiving their recognition plaques that he inherited from the previous administration. He says it is difficult at times to locate them but, they are doing their best. Deputy Ruiz was also recognized for his heroic efforts. The inmate who intervened in the suicide attempt was given a certificate of recognition.