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Walnut Hill Fire Honors Firemen, Community Members During Fish Fry
November 11, 2012
The Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department honored members of the community and the department during their 43rd annual fish fry Saturday.
Diann Stewart was named Firefighter of the Year, an award chosen by her fellow firefighters. Dennis Rigby was named Officer of the Year and recognized for his 32 years of service to the department.
Escambia Grain received the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Community Service Award, and former chief Al Bradley was named an honorary member.
Hundreds of people enjoyed fried catfish or grilled chicken plates during the event, with proceeds to be used to provide assistance to displaced fire victims in the area. The Northwest Florida Blood Center Bloodmobile was also on hand for a blood drive.
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Pictured top: Diann Stewart was named the Walnut Hill Volunteer Fire Department’s Firefighter of the Year Saturday during the department’s 43rd annual catfish fry. Pictured inset: Andrew Peters fries catfish for the event. NorthEscambia.com photos, click toe enlarge.
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5 Responses to “Walnut Hill Fire Honors Firemen, Community Members During Fish Fry”
Congratulations Diann!! Way to go! Great pics!
I just wanted to thank the Dept. for always being available. Most people don’t realize how much of a sacrifice you make for them.
Thanks again..
Congrats Diann….great picture of you and Chris !.. wish I could have been there <3
way to go Diann we love you Dixie@ Eddie Jo
I would like to tell the Walnut Hill fire dept. how much I lie the work they do. When my parents barn burned, they were right to help! When my mom needed airlifted out the fire dept. was right there. Everyone in the dept. deserves a great big THANK YOU!!