LIVE OAK, Fla. — The Surrey Place Care Center honored four people with Hall of Fame inductions Thursday.

The Hall of Fame has celebrated the contributions of patients, employees, volunteers and hometown heroes annually since 2003.

A.J. Robeson was honored for personal academia and distinguished military service. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967 and served in the Vietnam War. He served in the Army for 15 years. After retiring, he served others as a registered nurse.

“I am overwhelmed and speechless,” Robeson said. “I feel wonderful and very joyful.”

Robert Jordan was honored for professional accomplishments and distinguished military service. He was a helicopter mechanic in the U.S. Army. He received many awards during his service but is most proud of his Medal of Honor. Following his retirement, he worked in Alaska for the Air Force.

“We greatly appreciate the award,” said Heather Mosser, Jordan’s daughter. “He greatly appreciates it and it is an honor.”

Live Oak Police Chief Buddy Williams was honored for community involvement and public service. Along with his duties as police chief, Williams is a founding member of Cooking for a Cause, which helps fundraiser for numerous organizations and families.

“I truly don’t know if I deserve to follow you two gentlemen,” Williams said of Robeson and Jordan. “Thank you for your service guys.”

Williams added said he loves Live Oak and wants to give back wherever he can.

Elizabeth Oxendine was honored for personal and professional accomplishments. After 20-plus years of service to a telephone company, her position was downsized. She decided to return to school to become a physical therapy assistant. She was hired at Surrey Place Care Center following graduation and has been there for almost 17 years.

“This is such an honor,” Oxendine said.