Union County Sheriff's Office is bidding farewell to one of its long-serving deputies. Deputy Neal McCann has hung up his hat after eighteen years of committed service, a tenure marked by a morning retirement ceremony at the UCSO Main Office. According to the UCSO, Sheriff Eddie Cathey led the tributes to McCann, applauding his service and impact on the community.
Beginning his journey in October 2006, McCann's path through the UCSO was anything but linear. He dipped his toes and contributed to various divisions, including the Detention Division, Patrol Division, School Safety Division, Services Division, Court Security Bureau, and Animal Services Bureau. Such breadth of experience compliments his legacy, leaving a void that will be keenly felt. His dedication to public service was commemorated with a plaque, a shadow box of career memorabilia, and to top it off, his engraved service weapon as gestures of gratitude.
The breadth of Deputy McCann's roles within the sheriff's office reflects not just a career, but an era of service, adapting to the evolving needs of Union County.
A ceremony, brief yet poignant, allowed colleagues and the community alike to express thanks and well wishes. For those wishing to extend congratulations, the UCSO encourages visits to their website and social media channels. As Deputy McCann embraces retirement, the public and his fellow officers are invited to reflect on his eighteen years of service – years that have surely left an indelible mark on Union County.
