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By Charlotte Underwood
JACKSBORO, TN (WLAF)- At its Monday meeting, the Campbell County Commission recognized Honor Guard members, courthouse bailiffs, as well as EMA and Lonas Young Park staff, among others as part of the commission’s “Campbell County First, service above politics initiative.”
First recognized was the Campbell County Honor Guard for all they do in the community and regionally. The CC Honor Guard was founded in 1991 to provide funeral services for fellow veterans. The Campbell County Honor Guard has 22 active members who travel regionally in East Tennessee and Kentucky for funerals to bestow the highest honor on veterans. In 2025, the CC Honor Guard performed 130 funerals as well as at other events and parades.
The Jellico Honor Guard was also recognized for the valuable service it provides for fellow veterans. It was founded in 2020 by local veterans and has 21 active members. They also travel regionally to “bestow the highest honor for fallen comrades.” The Jellico Honor Guard performed at 22 funerals in 2025. And are “great ambassadors in representing Jellico and Campbell County,” according to County Mayor Jack Lynch who read the proclamation in their honor.
Commander of the Jellico Honor Guard Kevin Walden thanked county commission for their “undying support.” He also said the Jellico Honor Guard treated the service as a ministry. “These are heroes honoring heroes,” Walden said.
Also recognized on Monday were Emergency Management Agency and Lonas Young Park staff.
“We have a good recreation department going out at Lonas Young Park and we appreciate everything they do for the youth and citizens of Campbell County,” said Mayor Lynch, adding that the recreation department was “one of the most important” in the county and the staff was some of the “most valuable.”
EMA Director and Park Director Jay Muncy said all the “thanks” go to his staff.
Muncy was also recognized as the Emergency Management Agency Director at Monday’s meeting. The Campbell County Emergency Management Agency was established in 1981.
Muncy works closely with FEMA and TEMA to help the county be prepared for any disaster.
Muncy said he was “humbled” and appreciated the last “30-something years” in Emergency Management.
Next recognized was Campbell County Courthouse Bailiffs who were recognized for providing the safety of the visitors and the safety of the workers in the courthouse.
Also honored by commissioners on Monday were the Morristown Marine Trail Bass Tournament top three winners.
Daniel Terry and Ty Daughtery were recognized for winning the Morristown Marine Trail Bass Tournament. The county has hosted the tournament since 2015. For the April tournament, there were 217 teams registered and 198 boats on the water. The team won with 17.59 pounds winning weight. The pair won $11,050. “They showed great sportsmanship and teamwork, said County Mayor Lynch. (WLAF NEWS PUBLISHED-04/21/2026-6AM)