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The following is reprinted, with permission, from the Idaho State Journal (Sunday, August 6, 2006)
Communications head likes job's variety
Name, rank and hometown: Camille Holladay, Regional Communications Center Supervisor, from Twin Falls.
Organization: Idaho State Police.
Years of service: More than 17 years.
Most memorable experience on duty: A telephone conversation with a Chinese couple in Hong King, notifying them of their son's death from a car accident. It was heart-wrenching.
Why you serve: I love the job and the people with whom I associate here. No two days are ever the same and I know enough never to say, "I've heard it all," because the very next phone call or incident might prove me wrong. I'm afraid if I tried working any other job after this one I would be completely and utterly bored. This work leaves me ending my work day feeling like I've actually made a difference somewhere -- hopefully a worthwhile difference.
Family names and ages: Husband, Lance, 49; daughter, Lesli Moyes, 31; son, Rich Severe, 29; daughter, Andrrea Severe, 27; son, Bradley Severe, 26; stepson, Mason Holladay, 11; grandchildren, Tanner Moyes, 7, Avery Camille Moyes, 3, Ethan Greene, 5, Mitchell Severe, 4, and Ava Severe, 10 months.
Future plans: Retire honorably from ISP, write a book, travel and make a good home for all kinds of critters.
(Hometown Heroes is an Idaho State Journal Sunday feature aimed at honoring local men and women who serve in police, emergency services and military units.)
02/09/2007