SAVANNAH – Rep. Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (R-GA) delivered valentines cards to first responders in all fifteen First District counties this week as part of his third annual Friends of the First campaign, showing community members’ appreciation for the hard work and sacrifices firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) make to keep our district safe.
Effingham County - Rincon Police Department |
This year, the Office of Representative Buddy Carter received over 700 valentines cards from across the First District, including: Patterson Elementary School, CB Greer Elementary School, Golden Isles Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School, and Oglethorpe Point Elementary School.
“Firefighters, law enforcement officers, paramedics, and EMTs put their lives on the line to protect ours. I can think of no more noble, courageous, and selfless responsibility to take on. These people do more for their community in one shift than most people do in a lifetime. I and our District are so grateful for their service,” said Rep. Carter. “I want to specially thank all the schools that participated in this year’s campaign. It’s an important and special way for schoolchildren to show their appreciation for local heroes.”
“As Sheriff of Appling County, I am thrilled that Congressman Buddy Carter understands the importance of our first responders and seeks ways to show his support. Thanks, Congressman, for your concern for our people,” said Sheriff Mark Melton.
See photos from all Friends of the First stops here:
Chatham County - Chatham County Emergency Services |
Appling County - Appling County Sheriff's Department |
Bacon County - Bacon County Hospital |
Brantley County - Nahunta Volunteer Fire Department |
Bryan County - Richmond Hill Police Department |
Camden County - Kingsland Police Chief (left), St. Marys Police Chief (right) |
Charlton County - Charlton County Sheriff's Office |
Liberty County - Hinesville Fire Department |
Long County - Ludowici Police Department |
McIntosh County - McIntosh County Emergency Services |
Pierce County - Blackshear Fire Department |
Ware County - Ware County Fire Department |
Wayne County - Jesup Police Department, Jesup Fire Department, and Wayne County EMA |
Glynn County - Glynn County 911 Call Center |
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