By Sam Poe
Thursday, February 21, 2013 | 1:02 PM
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The 9-1-1 Summit, hosted by the Haleyville Chamber of Commerce, was a special day for local First Responders. Throughout Wednesday, there were classes for the responders, military weapons displays, military vehicle displays, and a wall of heroes that included photos of all Alabama natives who have been killed in action since September 2001. The evening service began with a re-enactment of the flag raising at Iwo Jima by the Howlin "Mad" Smith Marine Corps League. The day closed with an awards ceremony and a religious service. The keynote speaker for the event was Chaplain Mitch Nethery, Major, Alabama National Guard.
L. V. Ledford - continuous service to Winston County since 1975 (Arley)
Chief George Gibson - continuous service to Winston County since 1975 (Arley)
Josh Everett - Police Officer of the Year for the City of Arley
Joe Duncan - Excellence in Service for the Northwest Alabama Region for the Alabama Department of Public Safety
Chief Kim Miller - Double Springs Police Department Employee of the Year
Tim Webb - Winston County 911 Excellence Award
Jeff Marksberry - President of the Winston County Firefighters Association
Randal Loden - Dispatcher of the Year for the City of Haleyville
Dustin "Bubba" Witt - Police Officer of the Year for the City of Haleyville
Phillip Weaver - Director of Emergency Management for the City of Haleyville
Terrell Baccus - Firefighter of the Year for the City of Haleyville
Greg Glass - Driver of the Year for the Haleyville Fire Department
SGT Terry Hanner - Military First Responders Award for outstanding service in Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan with the 115th ESB in 2012
Group Recognition Awards: