The Medal of Courage will be presented posthumously to Becker, a former Spring Grove and Millersville wrestler who became a decorated law-enforcement officer. Becker compiled a 118-35 record at Spring Grove, was a four-time District III qualifier and two-time PIAA qualifier before winning 84 matches and qualifying twice for the NCAA Championships at Millersville.

Becker’s impact, however, extended far beyond wrestling. During his law-enforcement career, he was recognized for acts of bravery that included responding to a house fire in 2010, climbing to the second story of the burning home and helping rescue a family by catching children escaping through a window.

Becker, 39, was killed in the line of duty on Sept. 17 while serving an arrest warrant. He remained connected to wrestling throughout his life as a coach, mentor and supporter of the sport.