 In honor and memory of Pikeville police officer Scotty Hamilton, residents, businesses and schools displayed their appreciation with t-shirts and decorated business fronts on the day that's more than just a number. That was his badge number 111 and so on this day we asked the community to wear Scotty t-shirts or wear blue in honor of his memory also wear his number whatever you can do to we want to keep his memory alive and keep and honor him forever. So the community has always been good to step up. I've seen all kinds of shirts this morning post on Facebook about people wearing even the babies are wearing little blue shirts, little police shirts and that makes us all feel good here because we don't want to ever ever forget his his sacrifice for the for the community and so this is his day and we're going to celebrate it. Since Hamilton's passing in March of 2018, Khan says many could remember him by a smile and putting his community first. For the community Scotty really really took it to heart to try to protect people. When he accepted position as a detective he went out here and tried his best to basically eliminate the the drug flow into the city of Pikeville his self and it was awesome. To watch him work and do things was his very very particular and very specific about his work and sometimes we we cut up with him about a little bit but he was very very adamant about protecting the community and being part of the community. In 2012 Eastern Kentucky was devastated by tornadoes. Within days people in Western Kentucky stepped up to help the people of our region. Pikeville Medical Center is a Christian organization committed to helping others and that includes our neighbors in Western Kentucky. Our commitment goes far beyond those who come to our hospital for treatment. That sentiment is echoed from all of us at Double Quick. The need is great right now in Western Kentucky and we know the people of Eastern Kentucky are ready and willing to help. During the season of giving please consider donating to those who have found themselves with nothing just days before Christmas. In-person donations can be made to all Pikeville Medical Center facilities and the register at all Double Quick locations. To donate online go to www.give2pmc.org. With community members such as businesses taking it upon themselves to show their support Faith Tax hopes to share his legacy with a mural. Well when we purchased the building and decided to move here a little over a year ago through the research process we realized that the actual physical address of the building was 111 Pike Street and with this open area here in front of the door it would you know with 111 being Scotty's badge number Scotty was a client here we we prepared his taxes prior to his death it was just a natural progression for us to want to do something for him as a tribute and we just want everyone to remember him as the person not just the fallen police officer that Scotty was much more than that he was a general soul and a wonderful man a wonderful father a wonderful husband and we just want people to see that in these photo images of him and honor him for that not only for his service to the community. And although residents may have not had the opportunity to show their support Kahn says those can honor his memory by helping out their local charities. For mountaintop news I'm Joel Hordjell