Despite the cold weather, many people stood outside at Columbia Basin College today to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the 27th Annual MLK Day bell ringing.
Despite the ceremony's name, he wasn't the only man honored by the event today. After the outdoor ceremonies, everyone moved inside for the awarding of the Martin Luther King Spirit Award, which is given to a community member who truly embodies the ideals that MLK was so passionate about. This year the award went to none other than Kennewick Fire Chief, Vincent Beasley.
"It is by far the greatest honor I've ever received...when you hear your name mentioned with Martin Luther King," Chief Beasley said. "Because he was such an icon, he is an icon. He is my hero."