County and town officials on Saturday marked the completion and dedication of the First Responders Memorial.
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Deputy Carter Santrock and members of the Franklin County-Rocky Mount color guard salute as the flag is raised for the first time over the Rocky Mount-Franklin County First Responders Memorial.
DAVID HUNGATE photos, Special to The Franklin News-Post
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First responders stand at attention for the national anthem.
DAVID HUNGATE, Special to The Franklin News-Post
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A black obelisk with the names of 12 first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty is the centerpiece of the Rocky Mount-Franklin County First Responders Memorial.
DAVID HUNGATE, Special to The Roanoke Times
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TRT Franklin County Public Safety Director Billy Ferguson speaks at the First Responders Memorial dedication.
DAVID HUNGATE, Special to The Franklin News-Post
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TRT Charlie Robertson, former fire chief and chairman of the First Responders Memorial, speaks at Saturday’s dedication.
DAVID HUNGATE, Special to The Franklin News-Post
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TRT Franklin County Sheriff Bill Overton speaks at the First Responders Memorial dedication.