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Mary Catherine Brooks/The Wyoming County ReportCaptain Tommy Blankenship, of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department, was presented the inaugural Sheriff C.S. âSherillâ Parker Distinction Award during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon in the courthouse. The award is presented to the officer who most exemplifies the late sheriff's philosophy of life: "You can never advance in life without giving all you have and working hard every day. Remember that everyone is someone's mother, father, sister or brother and that everybody should be treated equally."
Mary Catherine Brooks/The Wyoming County ReportCaptain Tommy Blankenship, left, of the Wyoming County Sheriff's Department, was presented the inaugural Sheriff C.S. âSherillâ Parker Distinction Award during ceremonies Wednesday afternoon in the courthouse. Also pictured, from left, are Sheriff-Elect Brad Ellison, Patrick Parker, the late sheriff's son, and Sheriff Randy Brooks. Parker, Ellison and Brooks have been working since March to create a fitting tribute for the county's long-time sheriff.