Corbin firefighters, police recognized at city commission meeting

Members of the Corbin Fire Department were recognized for helping an elderly man recently, and promotions for four Corbin police officers were announced during the Corbin City Commission’s monthly meeting Monday.

Chief Rusty Hedrick announced the promotion of four officers during Monday’s Corbin City Commission meeting. Chris Brown and Caleb Hester were promoted to patrolman first class. Estes Rhodes and William Stewart were promoted to corporal.

Mayor Suzie Razmus read a letter from the family of Charles Pennington during the meeting.

“Thank you doesn’t seem sufficient enough to convey our appreciation for all that you have done for our family. We want to thank Eric Philpot, Daryl Thompson and James Spicer for coming to our dad’s house while his blood sugar dropped to 35,” the letter read noting that Pennington had also fallen by the front door and hit his head on the staircase.

“If it had not been for their quick actions, he may have not survived this diabetic emergency. Their selflessness and generosity have made a profound impact with our family and we are forever grateful to have such well-trained men at the Corbin Fire Department during his time of need. Thank you,” read the letter, which was signed by Louann Lennon, Tim Pennington and David Pennington.

Also, during the meeting, Corbin Police Chief Rusty Hedrick announced that Chris Brown and Caleb Hester had both been promoted to the positions of patrolman first class, and that Estes Rhodes and William Stewart had both been promoted to the position of corporal.

“It is with great pleasure that I come before you tonight to recognize these four officers. These officers have shown the attitude, dedication, professionalism and selflessness that is needed to be a leader in this department and these are officers this city should be proud of,” Hedrick said. “These promotions were not just my recommendations but recommendations of their supervisors.”

Razmus echoed similar sentiments about these officers and the police department as a whole.

“On behalf of the city, I just want to say how proud we are of all of you for all of your hard work for the city keeping us safe, and making us feel like we can count on you all any time, and we know we can. I am just super proud of the police department every one of you. Congratulations on the promotions,” Razmus added.