98.1 KHAK First Responder Friday Honors Erich Lear

Each Friday morning at 6:30 a.m., 98.1 KHAK's Brain & Courtlin pay tribute to an Eastern Iowa first responder. The weekly honoree receives a $25 gift card to Wild Hogs Saloon and Eatery in Walford and a $25 gift card to Honor and Respect.

Today we honor Erich Lear, who was nominated by Brooklyn Lear! The entry reads:

"Erich Lear is my dad. He has been working for the Linn County Sheriff's Department for almost 22 years. He works really hard and deserves some recognition!"

Congratulations to Erich! We thank you for your 22 years of dedication and service to our community!

Our First Responder Friday winners are selected from nominations submitted by you! You can make a nomination below. When including your photo, please keep in mind that *any kids in the picture need to be your own.* Please let us know if we have parental permission to post the children, otherwise, their faces will be covered when the photo is published on our sites. Thank you for your submissions!

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