Local VFW Gives Awards To Local Emergency Personnel At Annual Dinner

Moriah Peterson, story and photos:
The annual Edmonson County VFW 6937 Christmas dinner took place Friday evening December 8th at the Edmonson County Public Library.   After the dinner was served, the VFW gave awards for law enforcement, EMT, firefighter, and teacher of the year to local residents of Edmonson County. 

VFW Commander Edwin Vincent (L) presents EMT of the Year to Keith Sanders.

VFW Commander Edwin Vincent (L) presents parole and probation officer Josh Watt with Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.

VFW Commander Edwin Vincent (L) presents Gena Yoakem with Firefighter of the Year.

These honored individuals' performances will be sent to a state panel and if chosen, they will qualify for recognition on a national level in Washington DC.

The winners of these awards are as follows:
Law Enforcement Officer of the Year- Josh Watt, Probation and Parole Officer
​EMT of the Year- Edmonson EMS Director Keith Sanders
Firefighter of the Year- Gena Yoakem
Teacher of the Year- ECHS teacher and coach Mike McClintic (not pictured) ​

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