04/16/2024
Thank you!
We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt appreciation and admiration to the extraordinary Halifax County Heroes of Valor Award recipients and their sponsors for their generous support. These individuals have demonstrated exceptional courage, selflessness, and dedication to serving our beloved Halifax County.
Special thanks to Ms. Kim Mack, District Director for her instrumental role in orchestrating the Honorable keynote address by US Congressman Don Davis. His passionate and patriotic words marked this historic day with profound significance, marking this historic day, 248 years ago, the Halifax Resolves, April 12, 1776, now recognized as the Birthplace of America’s Independence. Congressman Davis, presented, Halifax County Board of Commissioners, Chair Vernon Bryant and Vice Chair, Linda Brewer with an official US House of Representatives proclamation and a US flag, flown over the Capitol. Congressman Davis will read the proclamation on the House Floor, which will be recorded in the Library of Congress. Do you feel proud!
Thanks to Chairman Bryant for honoring and presenting our Valor Awards with their Halifax County Heroes of Valor Award to each honoree, see below.
A huge thank you to our Halifax County Semi Quincentennial Commissioners, Halifax 250, Inc Halifax County Events and Community Stakeholders Committees, Halifax County Convention and Visitors Bureau, President Lori Medlin, and team, Halifax County Economic Development, Executive Director, Cathy Scott, and our volunteers who worked so hard over the past year to plan this Birthplace of America's Red, White and Blue Stakeholders kickoff Celebration.
A special mention to Mr. Ken Wilson for his exceptional leadership of the color guards’ program, featuring the Sons of the American Revolution and Halifax County High School JROTC student color guard. Their remarkable display of patriotism was truly inspiring.
Heartfelt thanks to all who generously donated door prizes, contributing to the excitement of the event, and congratulations to the lucky winner of the 50/50 draw, Thomas Barrett, Jr. We deeply appreciate Tom for his selfless donation of his winnings back to Halifax 250, Inc., exemplifying the spirit of community and generosity.
Halifax County Heroes of Valor Award Recipients
Enfield Honoree, William "W.C." Crickmore, Sponsor Larry Perkins
Enfield Honoree, Ronald "Ronnie" Davis Locke, Sponsor Larry Perkins
High School Honoree, Jayla A'nnjalic Hedgepeth, Sponsor Dr. Eric Cunningham
Hobgood Honoree, Asst. Chief Tim Edmondson, Sponsor Mayor Dannie Flanary
Hobgood Honoree, Sharon Hackney, Sponsor Mayor Dannie Flanary
Health Care Honoree, Dr. Kesha Rooks, Sponsor Kim Mack
Health Care Honoree, Nurse Shirley Wray, Sponsor Steven Green
Health Care Honoree Dr. Ravinder Mamedi, Sponsor Steven Green
RRPD Honoree, Captain Gorton Williams, Sponsor Chief Shane Guyant
SN Fire Honoree, Asst. Chief Adam Greene, sponsor Mayor Eddie Braxton
SNPD Honoree, Chief Tommy Parker, sponsor Mayor Eddie Braxton
Weldon PD Honoree, Lt. Lloyd Melton, III, sponsor Chief Chris Davis
Halifax Community College Honoree, Chief Emmett Tyrone Smith, sponsor Dr. Patrena Elliott
VFW Honoree , Army Sgt, E5, Randy Mitchell, sponsor Jimmy Baugham
Halifax County Sheriff Honoree, Sgt. Alex Wood, sponsor Sheriff Tyree Davis
Halifax County Sheriff Honoree, Lt. Travis Leon Clark, sponsor Sheriff Tyree Davis
Haliwa Saponi Tribal Honoree, Chief Dr. Brucie Ogletree Richardson, sponsor Al Richardson
Congressman Don Davis Kimberly, Bryant, Webb, Linda Brewer, Carolyn Johnson, Richardson-Davis, Smith, Michael Wray, Armstrong, Esq., Frankie King, Medlin, Bell, Larry Perkins, Ruffin-Pittman, Brown, Smith, Karen Vaughan, Bryant, White, Wilson, Burke, Patterson Wilson, Scott, Credle, Woodruff, Guidry, . Eric Cunningham, Wells, Barbee, Dickens, Johnston, Cheryl Wray Edwards, Steven Lassiter Green-Hockaday, Richardson, @ Chuck Hasty, Carroll, Williams, Whitaker, . Patrena Benton Elliott, . Florine Bell, Thompson, Denton, Duncan, Burchell, Nancy Jones Winslow
BarnBurner Promotions, Tyler, Dunlop, Kinard, Wilhelm, Muzette Kiger, Tillery, Copeland, Herald, Wilhelm, West, Rich Lithgow, Terri Chichester, Halifax 250, Inc, , , , , , , , , , Town of Halifax, NC, -saponi, , , Tyree Davis, , , , # , , , ,
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With deepest gratitude and admiration to all.
Larry Perkins, Chair Events and Stakeholders Halifax County Semi Quincentennial Commission
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