Gordon D. Ricketts, Jr. of Hohenwald, third from right, was recognized with the Mitchell Earwood Memorial Award at teh Spring Hill Fire Fighter Banquet & Awards ceremony held March 1. "All the rich man's gold can't buy what I received last night ! What an honor and a privilege I get to be where I am. I have my beautiful wife and children who support me unconditionally, and a dept. Of brothers, mentors, and friends to do this life with. I am Beyond thankful and so humbled to receive such an award ! Thank you everyone for the love and kind words, I will cherish this moment for the rest of my life", stated Ricketts.