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State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree, wife Leona Tyree named Distinguished West Virginians by Governor Justice
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice has honored a Kanawha County couple with the highest award he can bestow for their commitment to family, community and the Mountain State on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree and his wife, Leona Tyree, were named Distinguished West Virginians during a Tuesday ceremony at the State Capitol. Chief of Staff Mike Hall presented the awards on behalf of Governor Justice.
The Tyrees met while serving together in the U.S. Air Force. They married in 1985, and started their family while stationed in Turkey. So far, they have brought their love into the lives of 13 biological and four foster children.
Leona Tyree home-school their children until they are of high school age. Six have graduated from or are enrolled at Brigham Young University, while one of the five still at home has been accepted there. Both Leona and Ken Tyree have been leaders at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Teays Valley.
Before his appointment as State Fire Marshal in January 2015, Ken Tyree served the City of Charleston for nearly 21 years as a firefighter. He retired as a captain and the city fire marshal. He is a valued member of member of numerous state, national, and international fire service organizations.
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State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree, wife Leona Tyree named Distinguished West Virginians by Governor Justice
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Governor Jim Justice has honored a Kanawha County couple with the highest award he can bestow for their commitment to family, community and the Mountain State on Tuesday, March 20, 2018.
State Fire Marshal Ken Tyree and his wife, Leona Tyree, were named Distinguished West Virginians during a Tuesday ceremony at the State Capitol. Chief of Staff Mike Hall presented the awards on behalf of Governor Justice.
The Tyrees met while serving together in the U.S. Air Force. They married in 1985, and started their family while stationed in Turkey. So far, they have brought their love into the lives of 13 biological and four foster children.
Leona Tyree home-school their children until they are of high school age. Six have graduated from or are enrolled at Brigham Young University, while one of the five still at home has been accepted there. Both Leona and Ken Tyree have been leaders at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Teays Valley.
Before his appointment as State Fire Marshal in January 2015, Ken Tyree served the City of Charleston for nearly 21 years as a firefighter. He retired as a captain and the city fire marshal. He is a valued member of member of numerous state, national, and international fire service organizations.