Brennen Lunsford was named Firefighter of the Year by Wylie Fire-Rescue at its annual awards banquet Sunday afternoon at the Wylie Recreation Center. Presenting the award (above) was Assistant Fire Chief Brian Ritter. Lunsford was just one of many people recognized at the banquet. Read more about the annual banquet in an upcoming edition of The Wylie News.
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