Fannin County Sheriff Dane Kirby, left, shared a story about Robert Graham’s early days that got a laugh from new Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Cooke and Graham. Not surprisingly, Graham later denied the story was true.
Robert Graham’s daughter, Jennifer Burchfiel, was one of the many folks who extended well wishes to the retiring 44-year public servant.
Fannin County Post 2 Commissioner Glenn Patterson gives Robert Graham some retirement advice during the reception to honor Graham May 16.
Forty four years of service requires a big plaque, or at least it did for Robert Graham. Graham, second from left, receives the huge wooden commemorative from, from left, new Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Cooke, Fire Chief Larry Thomas and EMS Supervisor Becky Huffman. The presentation was made during a reception in Graham’s honor at Fire Station #1 in Blue Ridge Thursday, May 16.
Robert Graham fought fires, combed forests for lost people, and was the saving grace for countless individuals involved in car accidents for 44 years. Those were just part of his responsibilities a...
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