Page 41 - Lubbock Senior Link Magazine Summer 2022 - Online Magazine

FIRST RESPONDERS

My dad, Edmond Henderson, is the best father, Christian man, and first responder. Throughout my years as a child, I always
knew that my dad was a very hard worker and wanted to exceed expectations by becoming the best firefighter ever. His job is
serious because of the risks he faced every day being a first responder. As a father, he has always been there for me, my brother
and my sister, no matter what the situation was. As a Christian man, he leads by example by bringing others to Christ and
being a first responder in that aspect, too. And as a first responder, he is a prime example of what dedication, motivation, and
risk-taking is all about. – Erica Henderson

My dad is the best father, Servant Leadership – A leadership style that is usually studied before practicing.
Christian man, first Fortunately, I had a front row seat to see my father practice it in all areas of his life.
responder, and Fire Chief! He is the epitome of a servant leader. As a husband, father, church official, or first
Those words and more responding firefighter, he has always prioritized serving others above everything.
describe my wonderful I am still in awe of the discipline he employed to overcome the hurdles many African
father. My father has always American men faced a generation ago to achieve his goal [of becoming fire chief.] For
been a hard worker and me, however, I’m even more impressed with his faithfulness to God.
dedicated to his family and
community. I always felt He’s a devoted husband, father, minister, and church elder. He has always been
so proud and lucky to have humble about his accomplishments. His mottos are: “All that I am, I owe,” and “God
a father who was not only will always make a way if you surrender and serve Him.” He’s a man of integrity,
a righteous man but also who quietly does and says the right things, even when no one is around. He taught my
someone who does the right siblings and me, by the way he lived his life. I never fully understood the blessing of
thing when no one is looking. having his influence in my life until I became an educator and noticed the number of
boys who did not have fathers. I'm forever grateful to God for blessing me with a father
– Ebony Henderson-Allen who continues to be my mentor and role model. – Dr. Edmond Henderson III

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