A Branson resident was honored at a recent Kansas City Chiefs home game.
Dr. Berl Best is the father of former Branson Mayor Karen Best, who nominated her father for the recognition.
"In August, the Branson Chamber sent out an email asking for nominations for community members who were first responders or active duty military members who were making a difference in our community to be honored at a Kansas City Chiefs game as a Hometown Hero," explained Karen. "I nominated my dad as I knew he was a hero in my life and the lives of many others that have lived or passed through Southwest Missouri."
Dr. Best dropped out of high school as a teen and joined the United States Air Force.
"During his service to our country, he worked hard to get his GED. He went on to earn two bachelor's degrees, a master's degree, and a doctorate," said Karen. "He has encouraged many in the area to finish school and continue their education."
Dr. Best has enjoyed a career of helping others. He served more than 50 years as an educator, college administrator, pastor and Christian counselor. He has counseling services, free of charge, to many in the Branson area.
Karen Best recorded a video of her sharing the news with her father that he had been selected as the Hometown Hero. Dr. Best's response was "I am not a hero." As press time, that video had been viewed more than 7,500 times on Facebook, received more than 425 comments and over 900 reactions.
Said Karen, "He has touched many lives over his 86 years on earth."
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