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,” Michael Humes of the U.S. Army National Guard.

Mr. Humes, of Chapel Hill, was nominated by his wife, LeeAlice. Here's what she had to say about her husband:

My husband is mine and our little girl's hero. He joined the Army National Guard to help defend our country and his family. He is currently in Basic Training and will be gone six long hard earned months. I want to nominate him because he chose to serve as was always his dream, but he chose to serve in a way that kept his family grounded in their jobs and lives. I'm proud to have a soldier as my husband and a hero for the father of my child.

To show our appreciation for Michael'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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