(Brad Davis/The Register-Herald) Brenda Clements (middle), widow of the late Beckley firefighter Charles Clements, holds back tears as mayor Rob Rappold reads a special proclamation declaring February 26th "Charles Clements Day" in Beckley during Central Baptist Church's Black History Month celebration Sunday afternoon. Clements was the first African Amercian firefighter in Beckley and served over 20 years. He passed away in late January. Choir member Doris McCormick looks on at left.