Nelson Fiscal Court honors Deputy A. J. Lewis for heroism in line of duty
By JIM BROOKS
Nelson County Gazette / WBRT RadioTuesday, March 21, 2015, 11 a.m. — Nelson Fiscal Court honored Nelson County deputy sheriff A. J. Lewis for his heroic efforts rescuing a New Haven woman from her smoke-filled apartment earlier this
Nelson County Gazette / WBRT RadioTuesday, March 21, 2015, 11 a.m. — Nelson Fiscal Court honored Nelson County deputy sheriff A. J. Lewis for his heroic efforts rescuing a New Haven woman from her smoke-filled apartment earlier this
Judge Executive Dean Watts, right, presents Nelson County Deputy Sheriff A. J. Lewis with a proclamation noting that Thursday, April 23 is “Deputy A.J. Lewis Day” in Nelson County.
month.
Watts introduced Lewis, who received a standing ovation from those in attendance.
“Deputy Sheriff A.J. Lewis put his life on the line to save another person,” Watts said, presenting Lewis with a proclamation setting aside April 21 as “Deputy A.J. Lewis Day” in Nelson County.
Watts said he felt the county was fortunate to have someone like Lewis working here in our community.
The event was attended by several members of the Nelson County Sheriff’s Office, the Bardstown Police department and Lewis’ family members.
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