Wednesday April 30th, 2025 11:52PM

Hall fire services displays green lights in honor of veterans

By AccessWDUN staff

GAINESVILLE - While the color red is usually the color associated with fire departments, the 16 Hall County fire stations are going "green" in honor of Veterans Day.

"There are numerous personnel within our department who are currently active duty or are veterans of the armed services," Hall County Fire Chief Jeff Hood said.  "As a way to recognize and celebrate these heroes, their contributions and their commitments to our country, Hall County Fire Services will participate in Walmart's Greenlight A Vet program."

Greenlight A Vet is a campaign to establish visible national support for veterans by changing one visible, outdoor light to green, which is the color of hope, renewal and well-being.  According to the campaign's website, "greenlight" is also a term commonly used to activate forward movement.  The campaign is meant to spark a national conversation about recognizing those that have served in the armed forces and to "greenlight" them forward as valued members of society.

Hall County Fire Services Operations Chief Rod Wilson said the green lights will remain for the rest of the year.

"These individuals, who are serving or have served in the armed forces, have done so without reserve," Wilson said.  "Whether they wear the uniform of a Hall County Fire Services employee or serve elsewhere in our community, we want them to know that their service to this country and the American people is sincerely and whole-heartedly appreciated."

 A list of current Hall County Fire Services employees who are veterans is below:

ARMY

Ed Ryan

Cody Roundtree

Chris Fawcett

Andy Nix

Mike Richards

Kris Boggs

Alton Lee

Stephen Sears

Jason Clark

Art Strehle

Robert Abler

Mark Arnold

Chris Burnett

Clint Carey

Dewayne Hall

Chris Boykin

Nicholas Burroughs

Nick Overby

Doug Mills

Thom Oliver

John Tucker

David Rhodes

Jason Coker

 

MARINES

Matt Hubbard

Bryan Cash

Russ Cronic

Bob Fisher

Brandon Gibson

Quentin Brady

Maverick House

Jason Anderson

Shaun Stringer

Robert Lang

Derrick McCollum

 

NAVY

Jeff White

David Lovingood

Ken Smith

David Rhodes

Matt McCall

Kevin Gregoire

 

AIR FORCE

Mark Knepp

Erik Drahms

Paul Clendennin

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