Century 21 American Realty 'backs the blue"

Century 21 American Realty's Gene Merriman (center) hands Butler County Firefighter Scott Taylor and Capt. Dustin Graves a box of barbecue dinners. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)

Holly Teague (from left), Rick Lansford and Julie Spencer with Century 21 American Realty count meals in preparation for giving them to first responders during their back the blue event Wednesday. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)

Butler County Deputy John French accepts a check from Century 21 American Realty Broker/Owner Rick Lansford for the Poplar Bluff Fraternal Order of Police No. 48's annual "shop with a hero" program. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)

Century 21 American Realty Associate Holly Teague hands Butler County Lt. Aaron Pratt a box of meals during the company's back the blue event. (DAR/Michelle Friedrich)