Surrounded by his family, Kevin Hamby, center, celebrates his retirement from the Wellington Volunteer Fire Department, where he served for 38 years. Through the years serving his community, Hamby took on the role of fire chief. His most memorable moment is when the fire station burned in 1995. From left: Hamby’s son, Jonathan Hamby; grandsons Tristan Hamby and Jeremiah Hamby; and Hamby’s wife, Eva Hamby. Courtesy Photo