September 8, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
The Smithville First Assembly of God held a recognition dinner Friday night at the county complex to pay tribute to first responders and others who protect and serve our community.
Pastor Iain Swisher hosted the program and Josh Isaac sang the National Anthem. Following the meal drawings were held for gifts to the honorees donated by local businesses and others.
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“Tonight is about each and every one of you. We honor you in everything that you do and your dedication to the service to our community. How you show up every day and every night to serve us in unique capacities. For the roles that you fill in each department represented here tonight,” said Swisher.
Honorees attending the dinner were members of the DeKalb County EMS, Alexandria Police Department, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, Smithville Police Department, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Constables, Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department, Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department, and the Smithville-DeKalb County Rescue Squad. The 911 Central Dispatch and Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency were also recognized.