Community honors Capt. Cumberland
Lead Summary
By
Caitlin Forsha-crforsha@gmail.com
Friends, family and members of the community turned out to honor Captain Wilbert Kenneth Cumberland Friday afternoon at a retirement party at Hillsboro First United Methodist Church.
Hillsboro Police Chief Nick Thompson spoke about Cumberland's service, serving in the Vietnam War after high school, then becoming a police officer. According to Thompson, Cumberland joined the Hillsboro Police Department in 1970, working for four years before becoming a full-time police officer. He was later promoted to sergeant and then captain.
Chief Thompson presented Cumberland with a clock commemorating his service, a captain's shield and a distinguished service award, "in recognition and sincere appreciation of [Cumberland's] distinguished service, guidance and devotion" to the department and to Highland County.
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Past and present coworkers and other public officials congratulated Cumberland.
"I've seen you in action, and I know you've been a real asset to the city of Hillsboro," former Hillsboro Mayor Dick Zink said.
Hillsboro Safety and Service Director Richard Giroux said that he wished he had gotten to know Cumberland better in the past months.
"On behalf of the City of Hillsboro, we are thankful for your 42 years of service," Giroux said. "People like you have made this town the way it is – a good hometown, a safe place to live."
The Highland County Sheriff's Office also recognized Cumberland's service with a plaque to honor his service to the community.
"I'd like to thank everyone for their kindness and the turnout for today's event," Capt. Cumberland said. "I hope I will be able to enjoy retirement as well as I have the past 42 years in law enforcement.
"Thank you, and may God bless each and every one of you."
Hillsboro Police Chief Nick Thompson spoke about Cumberland's service, serving in the Vietnam War after high school, then becoming a police officer. According to Thompson, Cumberland joined the Hillsboro Police Department in 1970, working for four years before becoming a full-time police officer. He was later promoted to sergeant and then captain.
Chief Thompson presented Cumberland with a clock commemorating his service, a captain's shield and a distinguished service award, "in recognition and sincere appreciation of [Cumberland's] distinguished service, guidance and devotion" to the department and to Highland County.
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Past and present coworkers and other public officials congratulated Cumberland.
"I've seen you in action, and I know you've been a real asset to the city of Hillsboro," former Hillsboro Mayor Dick Zink said.
Hillsboro Safety and Service Director Richard Giroux said that he wished he had gotten to know Cumberland better in the past months.
"On behalf of the City of Hillsboro, we are thankful for your 42 years of service," Giroux said. "People like you have made this town the way it is – a good hometown, a safe place to live."
The Highland County Sheriff's Office also recognized Cumberland's service with a plaque to honor his service to the community.
"I'd like to thank everyone for their kindness and the turnout for today's event," Capt. Cumberland said. "I hope I will be able to enjoy retirement as well as I have the past 42 years in law enforcement.
"Thank you, and may God bless each and every one of you."