b'Crystalsaysherworkissatisfyingwhenpeoplesuffer from tragedies on our roadways.While come up to her all the time to say thank you whenCrystal was not selected for this award, she received she is only doing her job. The most rewarding partSCDPSs B. Boykin Rose award for distinguished of her job she explains is being a source of relief forservice.people experiencing the worst time of their lives.If I was on the other side, I would want someone likeKimberlyCockrell,VictimsServicesManager me by my side, Crystal concluded. forMothersAgainstDrunkDrivinghasseen the benefit of Crystals work for victims and their RELENTLESS IN HELPINGfamilies. I am very fortunate to work alongside my OTHERS best friend, my ride or die, as we serve the victims of South Carolina Highway Patrol (SCHP)driving under the influence together. Crystal serves Commander, Colonel C.N. Williamson, describesvictims with her entire heart. Together we crawledCrystal as the most dedicated and committedthrough totaled cars searching for the victims employee ever at SCDPS. Williamson says thatbelongings so that we could return them to grieving Crystal manages herfamily members. responsibilities withNo matter how thoughtful, selfless,much-twisted and compassionatemetal and broken execution. Crystalglass, even in the goes above andrain, returning beyond to makethose items sure victims andto families is their families areparamount for taken care of.Sheher. Whether it is the right personis sitting beside for the job and doeseach other holding so much for them,hands at the boasts Williamson.funeral for four children, ages Williamson is soeight (8), six (6), impressed withfour (4), and two Crystals jobTreats with Troopers event to give families, more specifically children, who(2), or low fist performance that hehad been in car accidents a chance to meet the troopers who assisted them in abumping when a recently nominatedmore positive setting. All of the children who took part in this event had lost ajudge denies bond, her for the S. C.parent or sibling, or were severely injured themselves. Therapists were on handit is her strength at the event to educate attendees on how to cope with grief and depression of character, and Department ofin different ways.servants heart Public Safetysthat not only Civilian Employeevictims benefit from, but I do as well. Heartbreaking Award.In his nomination letter, Williamsonwork is much easier to complete when the person stated that the volume and scope of victimworking beside you proves her selflessness daily. She services performed by the SCDPS Victim Services[Crystal] is not only an amazing advocate, she is Unit have substantially increased since Crystalsalso an amazing human being, attests Cockrell. promotion to Victim Services Manager.She has worked relentlesslyoften seven days a weekto provide resources to individuals and families that IMARA27'