The employees of Restaurante Y Pupuseria La Ceiba flushed the eyes of Deputy Shawn Johnson and Deputy Tara Crutchfield after they had been exposed to a tear gas deployed by federal agents.
Restaurant workers seen helping deputies in need during protests
On Thursday, they were given official commendation scrolls for their help.
"It was a very chaotic scene, and I just remember from being gassed, coming to the restaurant. I'm forever grateful for the employees at the restaurant," said Crutchfield. "They were our angels. They helped us at a time of need when we were down."
According to Sheriff Robert Luna, deputies were able to return to help with the protest thanks to the restaurant workers.