Martin County Sheriff John Kirk recognized several volunteer deputies last week for their years of selfless service to Martin County and his office. The sheriff presented each deputy with a certificate of appreciation, saying these men serve as an inspiration to all who have walked alongside them. He also treated them to dinner and gifted them a Case knife with double blades, one with their unit number inscribed and the other with their name. Pictured left to right: (front row) Gene Whitt, Ernie Fannin, Gerald Clark, (back row) Clinton Mullins, Lynn Slone, James Fredrick, Sheriff John Kirk and Charles Green.