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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — It was a special day for three Knoxville firefighters Monday, as they were awarded Firefighter of the Quarter.
A ceremony was held Monday honoring Dean Owens, Hugh Laxton, and Senior Firefighter Greg Sauceman who are credited for helping to save fellow firefighter Captain Mark Lacey’s life back on New Year’s Eve, who suffered a heart attack.
The three were honored as Firefighter of the Quarter, receiving certificates from Mayor Madeline Rogero, a plaque from the fire department, along with a surprise Silver Star Medal, which is the highest award in the Knoxville Fire Department.
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