Officer Luis Ochoa retires with honor

A standing ovation greeted Huntington Beach Lt. Luis Ochoa when he was

recognized with a Medal of Distinguished Service for his dedication to

the department for the past 37 years.

His last day of service will be Sunday. He has not taken a sick day in

the past 33 years.

“Sometimes I would wake up not feeling good but my wife would say,

‘You should go to work, it will make you feel better’,” Ochoa said

smiling with wife Sharon at his side as Mayor Debbie Cook and Huntington

Beach Police Chief Ron Lowenberg presented the award at Monday night’s

City Council meeting.

“I’m still treated very well and am so proud of the officers and how

they do their job every day,” Ochoa said. “It’s been a privilege to serve

Huntington Beach.”