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Long-time employee/Gold Star mother honored by Hattiesburg company

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4 months ago

May 24, 2024

www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-05-24 00:14:07

SUMMARY: Channel Control Merchants in Hattiesburg honored Patricia Davis, a longtime employee and Gold Star mother, in a ceremony on Thursday. Davis’ son, Army Sergeant Anthony McGee, was killed in Iraq in 2010. She has worked with the company for over 17 years. During the event, Davis received a bouquet of flowers, a special plaque, and heartfelt tributes from colleagues. The company also presented a $2,500 check to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of McGee. Davis expressed her longing for her son and gratitude to the company, believing the gesture was inspired by divine intervention.

Long-time employee/Gold Star mother honored by Hattiesburg company.

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www.youtube.com – WDAM 7 | The Pine Belt’s Local News Station – 2024-09-19 11:03:24

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www.youtube.com – WTVA 9 News – 2024-09-19 09:08:18

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www.youtube.com – 16 WAPT News Jackson – 2024-09-19 07:21:24

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