Sgt. Jason Delgado

Sgt. Jason Delgado's boss said his performance is above and beyond. Besides his normal administrative duties, Delgado serves as a casualty-assistance clerk, a position requiring many hours of work behind the scenes.

In 2005, he spent hundreds of hours standing guard over the caskets of fallen Marines. He also participates in color guards and funeral details throughout Colorado.

Delgado reaches out to the families of fallen Marines by spending time talking with them and helping them through their grief.

"He has never shied away from creating a bond with the family, letting them know Marines care for Marines," a co-worker said.