Mayfield veteran honored for service following tornado

A western Kentucky veteran credited with helping his community following the December tornadoes has been honored.  
 
American Legion Post 26 Commander Wendell Guge checked on neighbors, oversaw the delivery of food, water and aid and more after tornadoes tore through western Kentucky.  
 
Commander Guge was presented the American Legion Dept. of KY Distinguished Service award for his work.  
 
Presenting Guge the award, Governor Beshear said "I am forever thankful for his service to the people of Western Kentucky as they recover and rebuild."  

(Photo courtesy of the Mayfield American Legion Post 26 Facebook page)