Opinion: We should thank our public safety personnel this season and always - Gainesville Times

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Opinion: We should thank our public safety personnel this season and always

The bridge across Jesse Jewell Parkway in Gainesville is lit in blue lights Tuesday, July 9, 2019, night in honor of fallen Hall County Deputy Nicolas Dixon. - photo by Austin Steele

07102019 BRIDGE 001.jpg — The bridge across Jesse Jewell Parkway in Gainesville is lit in blue lights Tuesday, July 9, 2019, night in honor of fallen Hall County Deputy Nicolas Dixon. - photo by Austin Steele

Thank you to our police, fire personal, EMTs and all public safety personnel. They risk their lives to serve, protect, honor and respect all of the citizens of Hall County and Georgia. This is especially true if a child is involved in an incident.