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," Gladewater Police Department Chief Robert Vine.

Mr. Vine was nominated by his wife, Kristy Vine. Here's what she had to say about her husband:

Robert has been a police officer for 17 years and is currently the new Chief of Police in Gladewater. He has been Chief for almost a year and a half. He LOVES his career in law enforcement and dedicates his life to his family, his community, his employees and most of all, the Lord. He has a degree in Theology and uses it daily in his life as a police officer. He loves people and wants to best for everyone. He genuinely cares for people and their lives. In the short time he has been with Gladewater PD, he has made a huge impact on the community, the officers and the general public. The police get such a bad rap, but without them society would be a big mess of trouble. I see firsthand the dedication he and other officers give to the "job" and to strangers, some that even hate them, not for who they are but for what they are. It's awesome and I thank God every day for the heart my husband has and his service to the community. To all officers who proudly wear their badge over their hearts, THANK YOU! To my incredible husband, I am proud of you everyday for the work you do and the Godly man that you are! KNUE, thank you for allowing me to nominate my husband, Rob. He is truly inspirational!

To show our appreciation for Robert's dedication and service to his country and community, he will receive a plaque courtesy of Tyler Trophy. They specialize in awards, engraving, trophies, plaques, gifts and more.

Thank you for your service, Robert, and we are proud to call you a fellow East Texan.

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