HOPKINSVILLE, KY – The sun was shining and a cool breeze blew as the Oak Grove Police and Volunteer Fire Department, along with city leaders and community members, gathered at the War Memorial Walking Trail Park for a cookout.
Ron Fahy of the local non-profit Fort Care set up early on Saturday morning, preparing to grill up some crowd favorites to show appreciation to members of the community and first responders. Throughout the afternoon, over a hundred people stopped by to hang out and eat.
“It’s always a privilege to serve the community,” Fahy said, speaking with Christian County Now. For the past 20 years, he has regularly prepared meals and distributed food and groceries to soldiers and residents of the area through Fort Care, working with dedicated volunteers. Last March, Fort Care distributed thousands of pounds of deer meat and free groceries to Fort Campbell.
During Saturday’s event, Oak Grove firefighters allowed children to climb aboard the truck, while police officers interacted with incoming residents over burgers and hot dogs.
Members of the Oak Grove City Council and Mayor Jackie Oliver were also present, along with soldiers and Fort Campbell representatives.
Police Chief Dennis Cunningham explained that fun community events like this are an important way to connect with residents, and he praised Fahy’s ongoing efforts in Christian County.
“It’s important for the community to recognize the faces of the people who actually perform law enforcement and fire duties within the city limits,” Cunningham told Christian County Now. “He’s (Fahy) a super guy; he’d do anything for you, and I really enjoy working with him. He’s a good person.
