Spears awarded Ga. Commendation Medal
State of Alabama through Governor Perdue of Georgia awards SSG Gordon Spears of Blairsville the Georgia Commendation Medal for his action in Alabama while attending the Military Police Academy. LTCOL Harrison, Cyro Infantry Battalion Commander at RTI/GMI awards SSG Spears the award and pins the medal (above left). SSG Spears is a Lieutenant at Lee Arrandale State Prison in Alto Georgia. SSG Spears lives in Blairsville and is married to Shari Spears (United Community Bank) and daughter Jessica Spears. SSG Spears served 26 years of military service, A former Desert Storm Marine, served 15 months in Iraq with the 48th Brigade of Georgia 2005 to 2006. Governor Perdue (top right) met with SSG Spears and the rest of the 48th Brigade on return form Iraq at the airport supporting the 48th Brigades return home May 2006.