Crime & Safety
American Legion Honors Cherokee Fire Employees
The men and women of the department were recognized by the Legion's Thomas M. Brady Post 45 at its annual Community Service Awards Banquet.
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American Legion Thomas M. Brady Post 45 on Thursday honored firefighters and staff members with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.
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The men and women were honored during the Canton post’s annual Community Service Awards Banquet.
Post Commander Raymond Rollins presented awards to several employees with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.
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Recognized at this year’s banquet were:
- Battalion 1 Firefighter Award – James Laughlin
- Battalion 2 Firefighter Award – Capt. Kevin Lanier
- Battalion 3 Firefighter Award – Chris Ginn
- Volunteer Firefighter Award – Michelle Ice
- EMS Employee of the Year Award – Scott Coppola
- Fire Administration Award – Michael Priest
- Special Operations Award – Todd Weidman
- Explorer of the Year Award - Josiah Gnanamuttu
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Photo: Receiving awards from the American Legion Post were (Front row – left to right) Michael Priest, *Stephanie Barton, Michelle Ice, Scott Coppola, Capt. Kevin Lanier and Raymond Rollins, Commander of the American Legion Post. (Back row –left to right) Josiah Gnanamuttu, James Laughlin and Chris Ginn. Photo credit: Tim Cavender/Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services
*Stephanie Barton works for Cherokee County E-911 and received their employee of the year award. She is not affiliated with Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services.
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