On Friday, September 11, 2015, the Muhlenberg Job Corps Center’s Student Government Association leaders held a Patriot Day ceremony at the county Veterans Memorial Center in Greenville, Kentucky. Student Cody Pardue kicked off the event by singing The National Anthem in front of the great turn out of military, first responders, and community representatives.

Karen Robinson, the Business Community Liaison asked all in attendance to stand for a moment of silence to honor the fallen heroes of the 911 tragedy and for those who still grieve.

After, Robinson continued by stating, “Student Government would like to thank all of those who serve and protect us in Muhlenberg County. Unfortunately it seems that the community only recognizes the brave and generous acts of our First Responders when tragedy occurs. We shouldn’t need something terrible to happen for us to realize how fortunate we are to have such well-trained men and women here for us every single moment. We all have a purpose and a duty to fulfill and while doing so we need to always keep in mind that integrity matters, responsibility matters, and service matters.”

SGA leaders presented sixteen Hometown Hero plaques to all of the following servicemen and first responders:
1. Owensboro Health – Muhlenberg Community Hospital
2. Muhlenberg County 911
3. Muhlenberg Emergency Management Services
4. Muhlenberg County Sheriff
5. Wendell H. Ford Military Training Center
6. Greenville Police Department
7. Central City Police Department
8. Powderly Police Department
9. Drakesboro Fire Department
10. Greenville Fire Department
11. Graham Fire Department
12. Central City Fire Department
13. Bremen Fire Department
14. Beechmont Fire Department
15. Nelson Creek Fire Department
16. Dunmor Fire Department

Muhlenberg County Serviceman & First Responders

The Muhlenberg Job Corps Bulldog Step Team closed out the ceremony with a step performance in honor of Patriot Day.