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| Pictured are SAR Public Safety Chair Bob Waugh, Deputy Todd Stanley, Mrs. Alexa Stanley, Mrs. Tiffany Buxton, Deputy Thomas Buxton, Lt. William S. Ford, Captain Jeremiah Lane, and Kings Mountain SAR President Ben Stonecyper, Jr. Photo from Times-News |
Refn Times-News Nov. 24, 2025: Three Sullivan County Sheriff's Officers were recently recognized by the Sons of the American Revolution Kings Mountain Chapter for outstanding service.
Lt. William S. Ford received the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal for more than 20 years of service, according to a news release. Ford began his career in 2004 as a corrections officer before attending the police academy and later rising through the ranks to lieutenant. He currently serves as a watch commander and SWAT team leader.
Deputies Thomas Buxton and Todd Stanley received the SAR Heroism Award for their actions during a May 13 house fire, according to the release. The deputies were the first to arrive at the burning home and entered the structure to search for a woman trapped by flames. When they couldn’t reach her from their initial entry point, they moved to another area and were able to pull her to safety through a window. The woman was not seriously injured.
The Sons of the American Revolution is a civic organization composed of descendants of American Revolution patriots and is dedicated to promoting patriotism, community service and education, the release stated.
Lt. William S. Ford received the SAR Law Enforcement Commendation Medal for more than 20 years of service, according to a news release. Ford began his career in 2004 as a corrections officer before attending the police academy and later rising through the ranks to lieutenant. He currently serves as a watch commander and SWAT team leader.
Deputies Thomas Buxton and Todd Stanley received the SAR Heroism Award for their actions during a May 13 house fire, according to the release. The deputies were the first to arrive at the burning home and entered the structure to search for a woman trapped by flames. When they couldn’t reach her from their initial entry point, they moved to another area and were able to pull her to safety through a window. The woman was not seriously injured.
The Sons of the American Revolution is a civic organization composed of descendants of American Revolution patriots and is dedicated to promoting patriotism, community service and education, the release stated.