All of us at 101.5 KNUE are proud to be part of East Texas, and we are especially proud to live in a place where we hold our military and first responders in such high regard.

KNUE + Patterson UTI are proud to announce this week’s “Hometown Hero," Blake Nance of the Longview Police Department.

Mr. Nance, of Longview, was nominated by his father Larry Nance, who had this to say about his son:

Blake is my 27-year-old son. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran of six years and is a tech sergeant in the Air National Guard. He served in the Iraq War and is currently employed at the Longview Police Department. He is a very driven and a hard-working individual, self-motivated and goal-oriented.

To show our appreciation for Blake's dedication and service to his country and community, he will receive a plaque courtesy of Congratulations Awards in Jacksonvillle, They specialize in awards, engraving, trophies, plaques, gifts and more. He also will also receive a gift pack from Edible Arrangements.

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