On September 11th, the United States recognized the heroes and remembered those that died in connection to the terrorist attacks in 2001. Last night at the Cannon County Senior Center, the American Legion Post 279 honored local heroes here in Cannon County who help make the county a safe and secure place in which to live. Three officials from the town of Woodbury joined seven officials from Cannon County. Each received a small trophy and certificate. Those honored which serve the public of Woodbury included Woodbury Assistant Police Chief Lowell Womack received the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. Assistant Chief Womack began his career with the Woodbury Police Department in 2007. Woodbury Fire Department Captain John Passenger was named the Fireman of the Year. Captain Passenger’s mechanical skills helps to keep the Woodbury Fire Trucks running. Woodbury Mayor Harold Patrick also was recognized and honored for his years of service to the town of Woodbury and Cannon County. Cannon County had seven honored. Short Mountain Fire Chief Michael Underhill was recognized as County Fireman of the Year. Sheriff’s Department Investigator Anthony Young was named the County Law Enforcement Officer of the Year. The County Emergency Medical Technician of the Year Honors belonged to Randy Burnett who has served with the Cannon County Ambulance Service since 1986. The longest serving member of the Cannon County Rescue Squad, Tim Bell grabbed the Rescue Squad Member of The Year award, Roy Sullivan who has been the 911 Director since 2008 and EMA Director Faye Morse were also recognized and received honors from the Legion Post. Rounding out the list of honorees was County Executive Mike Gannon. Post Commander Bobby Ferrell said that this was the first year in honoring the heroes of Cannon County and the Town of Woodbury. Ferrell says it will be an annual event at their September meetings. The next big event for the American Legion Post will be their fundraising BBQ Cookoff October 5th and 6th at the Fairgrounds in Woodbury.
