Valentine's Day Share the Love Nominations
Nominate your favorite first responder!
We will draw our winner on Feb 14th on the Morning Blend
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Nominee: Nick Martoccia
Nominated by: Kim Martoccia
My husband has been a police officer for 15 years. He served as a Bartholomew County Deputy for 12 yrs and currently serves with IU Police Dept for the last 3+ yrs. He serves with a passion for Law Enforcement and always has since he was just a little kid growing up and always wanting to protect and serve. In his line of work there are so many people now a days that don’t Iike police and knowing this he still continues to go out and do his job faithfully knowing that when he leaves his family he may or may not make it back home but he will always protect and serve as is his job as a police officer.
Nominee: Corey Engleking
Nominated by: Anita Engleking
Corey is a full time fireman for Crothersville-Vernon Township Fire Department is dedicated, caring & quick to respond even on his days off!
Great job Corey!
Nominee: Tammie Freeman
Nominated by: Erin Buffington
My mom tammie has been a paramedic at CRH right under 30 years and has dedicated so much to helping others, even during covid she never stopped helping. She’s such a big part of the first responders community, even in surrounding counties teaching cpr and first responders classes… she gives all her heart and love into her job and absolutely loves and knows being a fist responder was always her calling.
Nominee: Stacy Brittain
Nominated by: Carol Crump
She is avery caring person who is devoted to her job she further her education to be become a paramedic while raising 3 children with her husband and works at the er in the hospital on her days off from the Jackson County ambulance
Nominee: Ronald Hedrick
Nominated by: Mikayla Hedrick
My husband, Ronnie, is a Marine Corp & Navy Veteran. Following his service he had worked various jobs, but had never found his true calling until 2024 when he became an EMT. He is the most selfless person you could ever meet, and his mastery in calmness during stressful situations is truly remarkable. He has had to witness the unthinkable in his short career as an EMT. Offering compassionate care to patients from 2 months to 99 years old. He never asks for praise or recognition and is the must humble human. He deserves to be recognized for his sacrifice and dedication to the Jackson County Community.
Nominee: Mark Gillaspy
Nominated by: April Castetter
Mark Gillaspy is a wonderful person inside and out. He puts 110% in everything in community,he is also a great father.
Nominee: Ryah Smith
Nominated by: Dee Smith
Ryah started working as a correctional officer in high school as an intern. She continued after graduation and enjoys her job. She loves seeing former inmates succeed and greets them in public. She works full time, is purchasing her own home and takes care of her two cats. I am very proud of her and all she has accomplished at such a young age.
Nominee: Gabe Jordan
Nominated by: Christina H.
Though I don't have his phone number or email, Gabe Jordan has been a familiar face for as long as I can remember. He grew up showing pure honest Christian values, and plenty of kindness to everyone. He is now a Seymour police officer and I have never seen him fall short of his great values and kindness! He stops to say hello to children (passing out stickers) he is always smiling and waving at someone! In a field of a lot of ugly he continues to show people there is light in this small town! We need more people like him in this world!
Nominee: Victor Hackman
Nominated by: Courtney Hackman
My husband Victor is a volunteer firefighter on the Driftwood Fire Department in Vallonia. Being a volunteer, he often doesn’t get the recognition he deserves for his service and all the sacrifices he makes. He recently fought 2 house fires in this terribly cold weather. He makes runs in the middle of the night to help those in his community. We have a 5 month old daughter who already causes us to lose sleep at night but that doesn’t stop him. He misses out on time with his daughter in the evenings to attend meetings and trainings. He is a leader to his fellow firefighters and would drop everything to help them. We love him so much!