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Dexter Statesman

Back the Blue event held in Dexter

Tuesday, September 14, 2021
DEXTER STATESMAN/Josh Ayers

The annual Back the Blue Luncheon was held at the Gathering in Dexter. Members of the Stoddard County Sheriff's Department, Dexter Police Department and Missouri Highway Patrol were honored. Each member of the departments received a certificate of appreciation for their service from the Missouri Legislature. The event is presented each year by local resident Sue Edwards. Presiding Commissioner Danny Talkington along with Edwards presented the certificates.

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    Chief Deputy with the Stoddard County Sheriff's Department Andy Holden (left) and Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner stand for a moment of silence in honor of fallen officers.
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    Pastor Travis Lambert of Risen Church in Dexter lead the opening prayer.
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    Sue Edwards addresses the law enforcement in attendance. 
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    Trooper Phil Gregory thanks Edwards on behalf of the Missouri Highway Patrol.
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    Dexter Police Chief Hank Trout thanks Edwards on behalf of the Dexter Police Department.
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    Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner thanks Edwards on behalf of the Stoddard County Sheriff's Department.
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    A table sat in front of the room with two Missouri State Highway Patrol hats as recognition to fallen officers.
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