Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: TUESDAY, August 24, 1993 TAG: 9308240671
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-8 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
SOURCE: RICK LINDQUIST STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: NARROWS LENGTH: Medium
The event took in more than $7,500 to help cover some medical expenses and other bills for Fisher, who's been sick for about a year.
Police Chief Buck Clemons, a prime mover behind Jeff Fisher Day, was gratified. "I'm so pleased I don't know how to tell you," he said.
Clemons said the bake sales, flea market and auction, and admission to live entertainment took in almost $5,600. Additional cash donations came to more than $1,900, "and they're still coming in," he said.
"I saw people that I never saw before in my life," he said.
Fisher was well enough to attend both halves of the event in his honor, which got under way at 9 a.m at the Old Narrows High School and wrapped up at midnight in the town park. He even won the 50-50 drawing after a town employee put his name on the ticket.
"I enjoyed myself," he said Monday from his home, where he was helping to take care of his 4-month-old son, Jordan, and "just relaxing."
Fisher said it looked like most of the town had turned out.
"You find out who a lot of your friends are that way," he said.
The day left him tired, but happy. Fisher seemed especially touched by a plaque from the town in his recognition. "I was surprised," he said.
He also had words of appreciation for Clemons' efforts on his behalf. "He's got a real good heart," he said. "There ain't no way to thank him for it, but I guess he understands."
Fisher said he's relieved his family's money woes are over for now, and he's overwhelmed by the support of his neighbors and friends.
"The money means something, but you find out how the town feels about you," he said.
Send donations for the Jeff Fisher Fund to First Virginia Bank Southwest, 300 Main St., Narrows 24124-1317, Attention: Drema Hayes.
by CNB