Governor Nixon honors area firefighters

Area firefighters who assisted in Joplin following the deadly tornado in May, were honored in Harrisonville, Friday, August 26. At the reception, they were officially thanked by Missouri Governor Jay Nixon. The fire crews were also presented with medals in appreciation of their efforts.

Pictured: Area fire departments received medals from the Governor for their efforts in Joplin. Representatives from Adrian, Amsterdam and Butler Fire Departments are pictured left to right: Adrian Fire Chaplain Jerry Bearce, Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry, Adrian Fire Chief Gary Dizney, Amsterdam Fire Chief Garry Perrymann, Amsterdam Firefighter Colleen Perrymann.