Flags flying at half-staff, turnout gear and equipment standing alone and a thin black line across the Bedford County Fire and Rescue badge. These are all symbols showing a community in mourning for the loss of firefighter and paramedic, Bethany Franklin. Franklin served in Bedford County for more than 10 years. People who knew her say she had an infectious smile and a true love for the work she did. “She would even go back to someone’s house and check on them.