As the son of a deputy sheriff and the father of a firefighter, Steve Cronic recognized the “deep generational significance” of the public safety tribute dedicated Thursday in Gainesville. The former Hall County sheriff said the 16-ton monument standing in Roosevelt Square is a testament to “those who have served in the past, to those who now serve and those who will serve in the future.” “We honor you today and recognize that what you do is not a job.
Monument dedicated to those answering public service calling
Public safety officials dedicate memorial in Roosevelt Square