David Henderson honored posthumously as MWA hometown hero for 2023
Pictured are Dan Mayo and Bev Mayo with Modern Woodmen, members of Dave Henderson’s family and members of the Clinton Highland Joint Fire Department.
The Wilmington Chapter 17199 of Modern Woodmen of America honored David Henderson posthumously as hometown hero for 2023 in a ceremony held on Sept. 7 at the Clinton Highland Joint Fire District.
A hero certificate was presented to Dave’s wife and family during the ceremony. Dave passed away in July of this year.
“Modern Woodmen is pleased to be able to honor Dave for a lifetime of service to his community and his 50 plus years of dedication as a firefighter," Financial Representative Dan Mayo said. "We are so proud of Dave and all he did for our community and are privileged to honor him as a hero and have his family with us for the ceremony. Modern Woodmen will be donating $100 to the Fire District in Dave’s honor at the request of his family."
Judy Croghan, Dave’s daughter, had this to say about the evening: "We appreciate the love and support of our community and this honor from Modern Woodmen for Dad. He loved the Fire Department and it was a huge part of his life.”