2019 Comet Hall of Fame inductees thank community that helped them succeed

Inductees into the 2019 Comet Hall of Fame Class are, from left, Gary Schwartzhoff, Ralph Smith, Scott Duroe (accepting on behalf of the late Mike Duroe), Austin Downey and Greg Brunner. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Sara Stewart, president of the Charles City Comet Excellence in Education Foundation, emcees the 2019 Comet Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Devon Murray, left, honors Greg Brunner as a 2019 Comet Hall of Fame inductee on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Greg Brunner, a 2002 Charles City High School graduate, gives a speech at the 2019 Comet Hall of Fame ceremony on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Roxanne Carey, left, inducts Austin Downey into the 2019 Comet Hall of Fame Class on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Roxanne Carey, left, inducts Austin Downey into the 2019 Comet Hall of Fame Class on Saturday. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Kurt Herbrechtsmeyer, left, inducts the late Mike Duroe into the Comet Hall of Fame on Saturday. Accepting the award is Duroe's younger brother, Scott Duroe. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Shirley Kelly shakes hands with Gary Schwartzhoff on Saturday after he is inducted into the Comet Hall of Fame. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra

Tammy Elthon helps induct Ralph Smith into the Comet Hall of Fame on Saturday at Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City. Press photo by Kelly Terpstra