Brave firefighter remembered alongside foundation’s namesake at 10th annual event
At the Aug. 12 Battle of the Heroes in Mt. Airy, family members of the late Richie Alford, who died earlier this year saving two drowning swimmers in Florida, are presented with framed pictures of Richie when he participated in the Battle of the Heroes in previous years. Family members holding pictures include Richie’s wife Pam Alford, stepson Bill Redmon and sister Kimberly McDaniel. Richie’s son Michael Alford and grandson Lucas Alford also attended the game and ceremony. MATTHEW OSBORNE/Staff
Sonya Hix smiled Saturday night, as folks at Raider Stadium were remembering those who have been lost.
Her son Easton passed away in a car accident in 2012, but Hix said she knows he is looking down on…
