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Knights of Columbus honors first responders

Shown, from left, are Hendersonville Mayor Barbara Volk, Hendersonville Police Officer Elijah Bradley, Hendersonville Fire Engineer Grace Harrill, Henderson County Sheriff’s Lt. Kenneth Gaddy, Henderson County Emergency Medical Services Assistant EMS Supervisor Faith Williams, Henderson County Fire & Rescue Assistant Chief Katie Scheip and Henderson County Board of Commissioners Chair William Lapsley. Fletcher Fire & Rescue Chief Robert Griffin, also a Shield Award winner, was unable to attend. [CONTRIBUTED]

By Bill Moss, Published: May 1, 2026

The Hendersonville Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 7184 presented the 34th annual Shield Awards on April 23 to law officers, firefighters and other first responders in recognition of exemplary community service and dedication to their sworn duty to aid and protect the public.

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