Bonham, Texas – On July 30 at the 141st Annual Sheriff’s Association of Texas Conference, Fannin County DA administration assistant, John E. Hunt Sr., was presented with the Texas Peacemaker Award.
The nomination came from former U.S. Marshal John Moore.
“Mr. Hunt’s character, professionalism, honesty and lifelong commitment of service to others make him deserving of this award,” said Moore in a two-page nomination letter.
The Texas Peacemaker Award was established to honor a law enforcement professional that has exemplified over their lifetime of public service, an extraordinary dedication to the public good and community which they have served and whose approach to law enforcement has been not only to maintain order but bring justice. In support of the common good, the recipient must have endeavored to bring out the best in people, to recognize the dignity of others, to serve as a role model and mentor for the younger generation of law enforcement officers, to go beyond being a lawman, and to unite as well as protect.
Hunt told the Fannin County Leader that his most memorable stories included times when he was able to help individuals who were in near-death situations, contemplating suicide and helping those dealing with an overdose.
Enlisting in the U.S. Army right out of high school, Hunt honorably completed over three decades of service that included oversea duty in Germany and two-tours of combat duty in Vietnam with the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the 5th Special Forces Group.
After retirement from the Army, Hunt began his career in Texas Law Enforcement that spanned over 34 years.
“it was an emotional moment when he received this honorable award,” said Sandy Hook with the Fannin County Leader, “the ceremony was extra special to him as his wife and two daughters were by his side as his name was announced and he received the award.”
Hunt told Hook that God, country, and family are what he believes in and that he is blessed with what he has.
“Some of his first words shared with the audience were thanking God and his friends.”
The award consists of an engraved plaque, State Resolution and two $500 scholarships to be given in John Hunt’s name.
This award was established in honor of the late Tieman H. Dippel, who served as Sheriff of Washington County from November 5, 1940 – January 1, 1961, and is funded by Brenham National Bank. The award consists of an engraved plaque, State Resolution and two $500 scholarships given by SAT in the recipient’s name.
Photo: John Hunt, Sr. — Administrative Assistant to the District Attorney of Fannin County received the Texas Peacemaker Award in San Antonio on July 30th at the Sheriff’s Association of Texas 141st Annual Conference & Expo. Photo by Sandy Hood
Sandy Hood with the Fannin County Leader contributed to this story.
