By Marla Jones, Managing Editor • marla@southerntorch.com (Submitted Photo)

FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Christmas Eve, the home of Fort Payne's own Sgt. JC Brown burned with all contents lost. Since then, donations have poured into the Fort Payne Police Department and to a GoFundMe. 

"We are so very thankful and grateful to God to be alive," said Brown. "Each and every prayer, donation, call, text message, and offer of some type of help or support hasn't gone unnoticed. I pray that God blesses each and every one of you for your kindness."

If you would like to make a donation, please visit their GoFundMe page or drop donations off at the Fort Payne Police Department.