RICK HARRIS (Nominated by Lucy Harris and Mike Bramiett II) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 As a young man, Rick faced the fire of enemy forces south of DaNang in Viet Nam. When Sgt. Harris returned safely to the United States he was determined to live a life that matters and cherish every moment more »
Georgia Stories
Sam Snider, Ellijay
SAM SNIDER (Nominated by Jim Fox and Brian Henderson) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Sam Snider has lived in Ellijay, GA most of his life. He is a school teacher, a coach, and an active member of his Church. He works with young people everyday and has committed his life to making the world more »
SGT. Johnny Jones, Ellijay
SGT JOHNNY JONES (N0minated by Joyce Jones) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 My Hero is my son. He is an E.O.D. (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) Tech in the Marine Corps. During a mission a combat engineer stepped on an I.E.D. and my son lost both legs above the knees, as well as sustained major injuries more »
SSGT. Jim Wilson, Ellijay
SSGT JIM WILSON (Nominated by Lucy Harris) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 SSGT Jim Wilson has been deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan 5 times. After 9/11 and after the death of Lt. Noah Harris, he became a truly determined warrior/ hero for his country. In all that he does, he is steadfast, loyal, and more »
Steven Smith, Ellijay
STEVEN SMITH (Nominated by Maegan Smith) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 My Daddy is a lifelong volunteer firefighter/EMT and has dedicated his life to saving the lives of so many others. He is now volunteering his time as the Pickens County Fire/Rescue Chaplain along with the Volunteer Recruiting Coordinator. His dedication to church, the more »
Susan Littlejohn, Ellijay
SUSAN LITTLEJOHN (Nominated by Jill Strauzer) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Susan Littlejohn, founder of Build an Ark has engaged in animal rescue and care for more than three decades. She established the Build an Ark Animal Rescue foundation in 2010 serving as a full time home to a “core group” of animals and more »
Tom McKeever, Ellijay
TOM MCKEEVER (Nominated by Jeff Parness) Gilmore High Scholl July 30, 2011 Tom was Boston (BFD) Volunteer Firefighter for a number of years. He was on the Brevard County, FL VFD for 6 years in the 70’s and tried to get on in Gilmer but was unable because his legs were weak from polio. According more »
Tony Pritchett, Ellijay
TONY PRITCHETT (Nominated by Lisa Pritchard) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 Tony Pritchett is the Gilmer County Fire Chief. He works tirelessly and cares more about the people in this county than anyone I know. He works very hard to do the best at putting our citizens first – he handled the plane crash more »
USMC Lance Corporal Stacy Sherbert, Ellijay
USMC LANCE CORPORAL STACEY SHERBERT (Nominated by Marlene Sherbert) Gilmore High School July 30, 2011 I would like to stitch a stitch on the flag for my youngest son who is now Lance Corporal Stacey Sherbert. He is scheduled to be deployed to Afghanistan on May 1 2012, his 22 birthday if not sooner. We, more »
