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FAMILY
EATERY RECOGNIZED WITH THE PATRIOT
AWARD
NORTH ADAMS, MA. September 1, 2010. Although only
open for one year, the owners of Big Shirl's Kitchen in this Northeastern MA
town have already demonstrated their support of our Nation's Guard and Reserve
members. One of their employees is Kurt Christian. In addition to working at
the eatery, Kurt is a...
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LANDSCAPER
HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
WILLIAMSTOWN, MA. September 01, 2010. The small
town of Williamstown in Northeastern MA was the scene as two MA ESGR members
visited the Countryside Landscape Services, Inc. facility to present a Patriot
Award to its founder Gerard St. Hilaire. Mr. St. Hilaire was nominated for
this honor by...
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LOWES
HOME IMPROVEMENTS STORE MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
RAYNHAM, MA. September 01, 2010. Private First
Class (PFC) Jeremy Kane, Army National Guard, is a valued associate of the
Lowes Home Improvements Store here in Raynham, MA. PFC Kane recommended his
Store Manager Mr. Peter McCarthy for the Patriot Award. During the course of a...
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US
COAST GUARD CAPTAIN HONORED WITH THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD AT HIS RETIREMENT
CEREMONY
BOSTON, MA. August 30, 2010. Retirement from
Military Service is a bittersweet occasion for any man or woman. It signals
the end of a way of life dedicated to our great country and way of life. When
a member of the U.S. Coast Guard or U.S. Navy packs his or her "Sea
Bag" for the last time, it is a momentous occasion. "Going over the
side" on...
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ESGR
DISPLAY AT THE 2010 WESTFIELD INTERNATIONAL AIR SHOW
WESTFIELD, MA. August 21-22, 2010. Over 250,000
visitors traveled to Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, MA to be
part of the 2010 Westfield International Air Show. The event was held in conjunction
with the 104th Fighter Wing's Open House. Despite major traffic problems on
Saturday and heavy...
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FAIRHAVEN
REST HOME HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
MIDDLEBORO, MA. August 21, 2010. The Patriot Award
(Patriotic Employer) is given to supportive employers of guard and reserve
employees. All employers must conform to the Uniform Services Employment and
Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) of 1994. However, some bosses do a little...
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CUSTOMER
SERVICE MANAGER FOR COMCAST RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
PLYMOUTH, MA. August 19, 2010. Chris Giblin is the
Customer Service Manager for Comcast Television here in Plymouth, MA. He was
presented with the Patriot Award today with seven other employees in attendance.
Mr. Giblin was nominated for the award by one of his employees, Brian Savior.
Brian is also a ...
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SPRINGFIELD
PUBLIC SCHOOL OFFICIAL HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
SPRINGFIELD, MA. August 18, 2010. The
new Springfield Public School Department's offices on Main Street in the
center of downtown were the venue as Mr. Luciano Valles, Supervisor of
Speech-Language- Hearing-Vision, was presented the Patriot Award. Mr.
Valles was nominated for this honor by employee Rachel Garcia-Gosselin, who is
also a...
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SUFFOLK
COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S OFFICE HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
BOSTON, MA. August 17, 2010. The Above and Beyond Award
is one of highest honors that an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
Field Office can bestow on an employer. It is recommended and given in limited
numbers by The State Field Chair. It recognizes employers at the state and
local level who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements for granting...
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LOCAL
OFFICE OF AN INTERNATIONAL WATER CORPORATION RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
NEW BEDFORD, MA. August 16, 2010. Veolia Water
handles every step in the water cycle for public authorities, including
withdrawing water from nature, producing and piping drinking water. It collects,
conveys and treats wastewater, in order to recycle it (irrigation, watering, groundwater
recharge, etc.) or release the treated water into the environment. Veolia
Water conserves water resources upstream and protects release environments and...
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LARGE
MASSACHUSETTS BASED PLUMBING REPRESENTATIVE COMPANY RECEIVES A PATRIOT AWARD
AND A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION
NORWOOD, MA. August 16, 2010. The J.H. Pokorny
Associates LLC is a Plumbing Manufacturer's Representative Company. They are a
third generation company serving much of New England for over 65 years. Fifteen
members of the staff gathered together today as Mr. Richard Pokorny was
presented with The Patriot Award by MAESGR Volunteer Roger Fortin. Mr. Fortin
then presented a...
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LOCAL
OFFICE OF A NATIONAL ENGINEERING FIRM RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
BROCKTON, MA. August 14, 2010. Mr. John Gerish,
PE, is the manager of the Massachusetts office of Reynolds Smith & Hill
Engineering Solutions. He accepted the Patriot Award today from Massachusetts
Field Office Volunteer Roger Fortin. Mr. Gerish was recommended for the honor
by one of his employees, Juan Ocampo, who is also...
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MASSACHUSETTS
TOWN’S POLICE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
MILTON, MA. August 13, 2010. Army Reserve Corporal
Russell Winthrop also serves as a police officer on The Milton Police
Department. He recently nominated his Chief, Richard Wells, Jr. for the
Patriot award. Accepting the award on behalf of the Police Chief, and the
department, was Deputy Chief Charles Parish. Speaking for the Chief, Deputy
Parish stated said that Chief Wells was very...
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EMPLOYERS
OF US AIR FORCE RESERVISTS EXPERIENCE MOBILIZATION
CHICOPEE, MA. August 7, 2010. Employers of US Air
Force Reservists traveled to Westover Air Reserve Base in Chicopee, MA to get
a firsthand look at what their employees do when they don their military
uniforms. The day started early with everyone reporting to the Base Hanger to
sign in and pick up their "mobilization" and ESGR information packets.
Each mobility folder had the employer's...
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STOUGHTON
POLICE DEPARTMENT HONORED WITH A PATRIOT AWARD
STOUGHTON, MA. August 5, 2010. Stoughton Police
Officer Christopher Davis is also a Staff Sergeant (SSgt) in the Air National
Guard (ANG). He truly is proud to wear both uniforms. One in defense of
his country and the other to protect and serve the good people of
Stoughton, MA. In his nomination of the police department for the Patriot Award,
he wrote; "My...
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SHREWSBURY
MA HOME DEPOT SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND TWO MANAGERS HONORED WITH
PATRIOT AWARDS
SHREWSBURY, MA. August 5, 2010. Staff Sergeant
(SSgt) John Connelly, U. S. Air Force Reserve is also an associate for The
Home Depot here in town. Mr. Connelly is a very happy employee of this
particular store. In his nomination of two of his managers for The Patriot
Award, John wrote; "Home Depot provides pay difference for me and the
company has been very...
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TWO
GOLDEN NOZZLE MANAGERS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR SUPPORT
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. August 4, 2010. The FL
Roberts' Golden Nozzle Car Wash on Memorial Drive in West Springfield was the
location as three MA ESGR members and two US Air Force Reserve leaders arrived
to present the Patriot Award to two of the company's managers. Both
awardees were nominated for this recognition by Brian Albert, an employee and
also...
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FALMOUTH
MA WAL-MART ASSISTANT MANAGER PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD
FALMOUTH, MA. August 2, 2010. Ms. Linda Bishop is
the Assistant Manager at the Falmouth Wal-Mart Store. One of her employees, Christopher
Cantwell, is also a Sergeant (SGT) in the Army National Guard. When Ms. Bishop
was presented with the award, she stated that she knew first hand how...
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PRESIDENT
OF TRANSPORTATION COMPANY RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
WEST WAREHAM, MA. August 2, 2010. Churchill
Transportation is a freight hauling company located on the "Cranberry
Highway" on the road to
Cape Cod. Today, two of The MAESGR Field Office members visited the
headquarters to present the Patriot Award to the Company President, Mr. Matthew
Churchill. President Churchill was recommended for the award by employee and...
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AVON
MA SERVICE CENTER MANAGER
HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
AVON, MA. July 27, 2010. The United States
Aluminum Corporation has a division here in
Avon, MA. One of their employees is also a Specialist in the Army
National Guard. Joshua Connolly is proud of his service in the Guard and
grateful to his employer. He nominated his manager, Robert Maher, for a
Patriot Award. After receiving the award, Mr. Maher stated how...
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NORFOLK
COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
CANTON, MA. July 23, 2010. Norfolk County District
Attorney William Keating was presented the Patriot Award here today. He
was nominated for the honor by employee and U.S. Marine Corps Reservist Second
Lieutenant (2LT) Michael Devlin. When nominating The District Attorney, The
Marine...
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MASSACHUSETTS
HOSPITAL DEPARTMENT CHIEF RECEIVES
THE PATRIOT AWARD AND HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
WORCESTER, MA. July 21, 2010. Hospital staffs are
normally a very tight knit group of people who work very closely together and
cover for each other when needed. The Anesthesiology Department of St. Vincent
Hospital in
Worcester, MA
is one such organization that
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COMCAST
IN MALDEN IS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SUPPORT
MALDEN, MA. July 21, 2010. When a Cable system isn't
working properly customers call Comcast in Malden for quick support. When one
of Comcast employees received a call to service, he too turned to Comcast in
Malden and received the same quick support he was accustomed to...
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DOCTOR
BRIAN K. BREDVIK EYES THE PATRIOT AWARD
SPRINGFIELD, MA. July 19, 2010. Ophthalmologist
Brian K. Bredvik, MD, was the recipient of the Patriot Award early today at
the Springfield Eye Associates newly constructed modern office in Springfield.
The practice consists of ...
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LARGE
INSURANCE COMPANY DIRECTOR PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD
SPRINGFIELD, MA. July 16, 2010. The large
MassMutual facility on State Street in Springfield was the scene as ESGR and
Air Force Reserve members arrived to honor Ms. Angela Winkler, Director, with
the MassMutual Financial Group. Ms. Winkler's employee Shane Robitaille has a
second career as Senior Master Sergeant (SMSgt) in the US Air Force Reserve (USAFR).
The high value the USAFR places on...
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LARGE
MASSACHUSETTS
HEALTH PLAN ORGANIZATION HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AND ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARDS
WATERTOWN, MA. July 16, 2010. The Tufts Health
Plan is a large medical provider here in
Massachusetts. Today, one of their supervisors received a
Patriot Award and the company was honored with the highly regarded Above and
Beyond Award. Employee David M. Owens is also serving as a...
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PHOENIX
HOUSE DIRECTOR IN HOLYOKE EARNS SPECIAL RECOGNITION
HOLYOKE, MA. July 14, 2010. Mr. Dan Pendar, Director
at the Phoenix House in Holyoke, Massachusetts was presented the Patriot Award
for his outstanding support of the step-mother of a wounded U. S. Marine. Suzann
Bouchard, an employee at the Holyoke Phoenix House, submitted a Patriot Award
nomination form for Mr. Pendar after observing a Patriot Award presentation to
a supervisor at Westover Air Reserve Base where she...
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HOLYOKE
FIRE DEPARTMENT DEPUTY CHIEF THANKED FOR HIS GREAT SUPPORT
HOLYOKE, MA. July 14, 2010. Deputy Chief Timothy
Moran of the Holyoke Massachusetts Fire Department was presented an
Outstanding Performance Certificate from the MA ESGR Field Office for his
outstanding support of a wounded U.S. Marine and his family. He was nominated
for this recognition by Suzann Bouchard, the step-mother of U. S. Marine
Sergeant (Sgt) Joshua Bouchard. With only two...
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MASSACHUSETTS
SEARS
AUTO
CENTER
RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
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HANOVER, MA. July 14, 2010. As Staff Sergeant (SSG)
Alan Mixer US Army Reserve was doing his duty, he thought about how well his
supervisor and Sears Inc. have treated his service obligations to his country.
He nominated his Manager, Patrick Cole, for the Patriot Award. When he was
presented the award, Mr. Cole...
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MA
STATE POLICE MILITARY LEAVE BENEFITS COORDINATOR HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT
AWARD
.
MA STATE POLICE HQ, FRAMINGHAM, MA. July 12, 2010.
Lieutenant Commander (LCDR) Eric Bernstein, US Coast Guard Reserve is also a
Sergeant in The Massachusetts State Police. Sgt Bernstein recommended Ms.
Linda Turner, the Military Leave Benefits Coordinator for the State Police for
the ESGR Patriot Award. In his nomination, the Sgt stated: "Linda Turner
has...
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MARYLOU’S
COFFEE HOUSE RECEIVES
THE PATRIOT AWARD
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CEDARVILLE, MA. July 9, 2010. Specialist (SPC) Kerri
Babbitt, U.S. Army Reserve thinks highly of her boss. So much so that Ms. Babbitt
nominated her employer, Ms. Jessica Lally of Marylou's Coffee for a Patriot
Award. After receiving the Award, Ms. Lally stated that she was very pleased
with...
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CHIEF
OF PLANS & PROGRAMS IS PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD
.
CHICOPEE, MA. July 9, 2010. Mr. Anthony Willis, Chief
of Plans & Programs with the 439th Air Wing at Westover Air Reserve Base,
was honored with the Patriot Award today in front of many of his co-workers.
In the nomination of his boss, TSgt Desmond Farrell stated:
"My supervisor goes overboard in allowing me to fulfill my duties as a
reservist. Not only does he...
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MASSACHUSETTS
EMERGENCY 911 CALL CENTER EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
TAUNTON, MA. July 6, 2010. Technical Sergeant
(TSgt) Christine Sheridan of The Massachusetts Air National Guard is also an
employee at the Massachusetts 911 Call Center. She appreciates her
supervisor's support on her behalf so much that she put Mr. Frank Pozniak,
Executive Director of the facility, in for The Patriot Award. Ms.
Sheridan wrote: "The State 911 Center has enthusiastically...
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MASSACHUSETTS
POLICE CHIEF AND HONOR GUARD CAPTAIN RECEIVE THE PATRIOT AWARD
WALTHAM, MA. July 5, 2010. Chief of Police Thomas
Lacroix and Captain Donald Feeney (Commander of the Honor Guard) were each
presented the Patriot Award here today. They were nominated by police officer,
Kevin Duffey. Officer Duffey is also a Sergeant in the U. S. Army Reserve. In
nominating the two honorees, the Army SGT wrote...
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OLD
COLONY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LOCKS UP THEIR FOURTH PATRIOT AWARD
BRIDGEWATER, MA. July 2, 2010. Agencies that deal
with law enforcement and criminal justice are usually high stress and high
tempo. Bare bones budgets and tight staffs have a tendency to increase those
levels. This is especially true at this Bridgewater, Massachusetts Facility. There
are many ...
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VOWS
BRIDAL OUTLET IS HONORED WITH THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD
WATERTOWN, MA. July 1, 2010. In December of 2009,
Richard & Leslie DeAngelo were thinking about military members and
how difficult it must be for them to make long range plans. The DeAngelo's own
and operate Vows Bridal Outlet and know the complexities of planning a wedding.
They also know that the choosing, fitting and paying for a wedding gown can be
taxing on any bride, especially if the bride is marrying...
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READING
POLICE CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
READING, MA. June 30, 2010. Chief James W. Cormier
of the Reading Police Department received the Patriot Award for his support of
members of the Guard and Reserve. Also present were for this event were
Reading Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner and Chief Cormier's daughter
Lauren and son Steven. Dr. Tom Mulvaney, MA ESGR Employer Outreach Director...
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THE
HOME STORE PRESIDENT IS PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD
WHATELY, MA. June 29, 2010. The Home Store is the
largest custom modular home builder in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode
Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and New Jersey with thirteen
locations serving this area. In business since 1986, the Home Store has built
over 1,000 homes. At the...
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WALGREEN’S
STORE MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
WARE, MA. June 25, 2010. The Walgreens store in
the small Western Massachusetts town of Ware was the scene as Store Manager
Stephen Benoit was presented the Patriot Award. Mr. Benoit was nominated for
the award by Airman First Class (A1C) Robert W. Cyr, a member of the MA Air
National Guard (ANG) who worked for him at the...
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ABOVE
AND BEYOND AWARD PRESENTED TO KADANT SOLUTIONS DIVISION
AUBURN, MA. June 24, 2010. A company "Lunch
and Learn" cookout was the scene as Jose Garcia, President of Kadant
Solutions Division, accepted the Above and Beyond Award on behalf of the
company. Approximately 60 employees witnessed the presentation while...
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LITTLE
PEOPLE'S COLLEGE PROGRAM DIRECTOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
NEW BEDFORD, MA. June 15, 2010. Little
People's College was started by two sisters who are certified, experienced
elementary and nursery school teachers, as well as mothers. Joyce taught in
the Fairhaven Public School System and
Sandy
taught in the New Bedford Public School System. Both sisters plan and oversee
the curriculum and activities at each of their 14 locations. Private First
Class (PFC) Yesenia Miranda, US Army Reserve, is...
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MANAGER
FOR FULFILLMENT SERVICES INC. RECEIVES
THE PATRIOT AWARD
WALPOLE, MA. June 15,
2010. Sergeant (SGT) Chad E. Thomas, US Army Reserve is an employee of
Fulfillment Services Co. Inc. He nominated his company for the Patriot Award.
In his nominating statement, SGT Thomas wrote; "I have been with
Fulfillment Services Inc. for less than a year but in this time they...
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HUDSON
MASSACHUSETTS AMBULANCE COMPANY SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND HONORED WITH
THE PATRIOT AWARD
HUDSON, MA. June 14, 2010. Top Ambulance
Service is an independently owned mobile service. One of their employees, Ms.
Joyce H. Avedisian is also a Senior Airman (SrA) in the Air National Guard. In
her nomination statement, she wrote; "Although Top Ambulance is a small
company, ever since I was hired, Mr. Pattison and Mr. Silva have both been
supportive of my....
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BOSTON
MAYOR THOMAS M. MENINO HONORED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE FOR EXTRAORDINARY
SUPPORT OF EMPLOYEES WHO SERVE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE
BOSTON, MA. June 14, 2010. In The City of
Boston, one of the most famous cities in the United States, the honorable
Thomas M. Menino, was honored with a Patriot Award today, in recognition of
extraordinary support of its employees. Mayor Menino was nominated for the
Patriot Award by Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Ken Viega who is....
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MASSACHUSETTS
MILITARY RESERVATION, OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD HOST EIGHTH ANNUAL EMPLOYER
APPRECIATION DAY
BOURNE, MA. June 11,
2010. More than 42 employers and Massachusetts Employer Support of The Guard
and Reserve Field Office members came together today for the eighth annual
Employer Appreciation Day. The group gathered at the Barnstable County Sheriff's
Office. Sheriff Jim Cummings led the attendees in ...
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NATURAL
GAS DRIVEN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
WALTHAM, MA. June 10, 2010. Tecogen, Inc.
is a leading manufacturer of natural gas engine-driven equipment located here
in
Waltham, MA. The company markets two product lines: TECOCHILL engine-driven
chillers in the 25-400 ton size range and 60, 75 and 100 KW TECOGEN
cogeneration modules. One of their employees is Mr. Rafael Rivera who is
also...
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SCHOOL
HEAD MASTER OF COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
NEWTON, MA. June 9,
2010. Newton
Country
Day School
of the Sacred Heart is a
Historic
School
and was the setting here today for the presentation of a Patriot Award. Mr. Yifei
Zhang is a teacher in the school and is also serving as a Second Lieutenant
(2LT) in the Army Reserve. Mr. Zhang recommended Headmaster of the Middle
School, Mr. Peter Badini for the honor. Mr. Zhang stated; "The
administration and...
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STELLAR
PERFORMANCE BY LOCAL EMPLOYER
RESULTS IN PATRIOT AWARD
MILLBURY, MA. June 9, 2010. John Snook,
Vice President for Stellar Industries Corp. of Millbury MA, was awarded a
Department of Defense Patriot Award by ESGR today for outstanding support to
one of their employees who serve in the Massachusetts Army National Guard. In
his nomination, Christopher Hackathorn spoke highly of his...
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LARGE
INSURANCE COMPANY CALL CENTER SECTOR MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
DEDHAM, MA. June
7, 2010. More than 65 employees of the Progressive Insurance Company Call
Center enthusiastically applauded as Jonathan Schroll, Sector Manager,
received the Patriot Award from First Lieutenant (1LT) Matt Arthurs. Mr.
Arthurs is also an employee of Progressive and a member of the MA Army
National Guard. Mr. Schroll stated; "I am both honored and...
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CITY
OF
QUINCY
TRAFFIC AND PARKING DEPARTMENT RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
QUINCY, MA. June
7, 2010. Today, in historic City Hall overlooking the "City of
Presidents", Mr. Fred Sousa was presented the Patriot award. Mr. Sousa
was nominated for the honor by employee and Staff Sergeant (SSgt) Michael
Callahan of the MA Air National Guard (ANG). Mr. Sousa stated that he was
proud to be working alongside SSgt Callahan who...
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MASSACHUSETTS
DIVISION OF THE SHAW GROUP INC.
RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
STOUGHTON, MA.
June 4, 2010. The Shaw Group Inc. was founded in 1987 as a fabrication shop in
Baton Rouge, LA by Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer J. M.
Bernhard Jr. and two colleagues. Today, the company has more than 28,000
employees. The Shaw Group's core values have remained...
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LARGE
INSURANCE COMPANY MANAGER PRESENTED THE PATRIOT AWARD
PITTSFIELD, MA.
June 3, 2010. On a very sunny spring morning three members of the MA ESGR
Field Office traveled to the Guardian Life Insurance Company in the
picturesque Berkshire Mountains to present a Patriot Award to Ms. Aimee
Bernardo. Ms. Bernardo is the Manager, Accounting & Cash Analysis at
the...
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MANAGEMENT
FIRM SIGNS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT & RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
NEW BEDFORD, MA. June 2,
2010. The Day & Zimmermann Company delivers a broad spectrum of industrial,
defense and workforce solutions to commercial and government customers. By
providing customized outsourcing solutions and capabilities to their clientele,
they help their customers build leadership positions in the various
markets. They also practice what they...
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AIR RESERVE
TECHNICIAN HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
CHICOPEE, MA. May 26, 2010. It was a very
hot day (over 90 degrees) as three MAESGR members visited the 439th
Communications Squadron (CS) facility at Westover Air Reserve Base in
Chicopee, MA to present a Patriot Award to Jeremy Downer, an Air Reserve
Technician and Captain (CPT), in the 439th CS. CPT Downer was....
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ONE
OF THE NATION’S LARGEST MANUFACTURES OF HI-TECH SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS
RECEIVES A FOURTH PATRIOT AWARD
NORWOOD, MA. May 24, 2010. Covidien is
more than a leading provider of medical devices, supplies and pharmaceuticals.
It is a $10 billion company with over 40,000 employees who are passionate
about helping doctors, nurses, and other medical industry professionals to be
the most effective they can be. They are also a company who cares about their
Guard Members and Reservists. Covidien, formerly...
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FORTH
ANNUAL EMPLOYER APPRECIATION DAY ON NAVAL STATION
NEWPORT
R.I.
A GREAT SUCCESS
NAVAL STATION, NEWPORT, R.I.
May 21, 2010. MAESGR sponsored their 4th annual Employer Appreciation Day at
the Naval Station (NAVSTA) in
Newport, R.I. today. The Navy pulled out all of the stops to ensure the 21
employers and 5 MAESGR Members had a great time. The morning began in
Fall River. MA
where the group assembled and then transported to the base via bus. The bus
was met at the....
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2010 ANNUAL
AWARDS DINNER HONORS
MASSACHUSETTS
EMPLOYERS AND MAESGR VOLUNTEERS
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MA. May 15, 2010. The 2010
MA ESGR Awards and Recognition Dinner was held at the Minuteman Club at
Hanscom Air Force Base on May 15, 2010. Over 100 employers, MAESGR members and
guests gathered for this very special annual event. Numerous awards were
presented to various...
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RETIRED
FIRE CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
PITTSFIELD, MA. May 12, 2010. There was a light rain when two MAESGR
members travelled to the beautiful Berkshires in
Western Massachusetts
to present a Patriot Award to James Sullivan, the recently retired Chief of
the Pittsfield Fire Department. Mr. Sullivan was Chief when firefighter Jeremy
Healy nominated him for this award. Firefighter Healy is also Sergeant (SGT)
Healy in the U. S. Army Reserve. The Pittsfield Fire Department was...
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SENIOR
CARE HOME RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
MIDDLEBORO, MA. May 11, 2010. Nestled in a
small town located in the Southeastern section of the "Bay
State" is a 20 bed personal care facility that caters to their senior
residents. The Hannah B. G. Shaw Home can provide just about every service
needed to care for their clients. The home also provides for their employees
as well. One of their managers, Mr. Robert H. Salomaa is also a...
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CAPE
COD POLICE DEPARTMENT CHIEF HONORED
WITH THE PATRIOT AND THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
OAK BLUFFS ON
CAPE COD, MA. May 1, 2010. On a perfect spring day at the Otis ANG Base,
the leader of the Oak Bluffs Police Department, Chief Erik Blake, was honored
with the Patriot and the Above and Beyond Awards. The presentation took place
at the 102d Intelligence Wing facilities at Otis ANG Base. On hand for the
presentation were Colonel (COL) Anthony Schiavi,
Commander 102nd IW and...
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WORLD
HEADQUARTERS OF A MEDICAL SUPPLY CORPORATION RECEIVES 3 PATRIOT AWARDS
BOSTON, MA. April 30, 2010. Army National Guard Captain (CPT) Stephen
Pellerin is an employee of Boston Scientific Corporation. He thought so
much of, and had such high praise for his company, that he nominated three
upper management people for Patriot Awards. In his nominations, CPT Pellerin
wrote: "Boston Scientific is a model employer in the area of great
support for...
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WELL
ESTABLISHED
NEWTON
MASSACHUSETTS
FIRM REVERED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
NEWTON, MA. April 28, 2010. Maguire Plumbing has been a staple in
Newton
Massachusetts
for many years. They also are strong supporters of their military employees.
One such technician is also a Staff Sergeant (SSG) in the Army National Guard.
Mr. Anthony Farese put his boss and CEO of the company, Mr. Dennis V. Maguire
in for the prestigious Above & Beyond Award. In his narrative the Staff
Sergeant wrote: "Dennis paid me for almost fourteen weeks while I was...
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NORWOOD
FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
NORWOOD, MA. April 28, 2010. U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class (SFC)
Gerald Mahoney recently received The Bronze Star with "V" device
(Valor) for risking his life to save a fellow soldier. However, SFC Mahoney is
no stranger to laying his life on the line for the good of others every day,
SFC Gerald Mahoney is also a Fire Fighter and proud member of the...
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WORLD
LEADER IN FIBER-OPTICS CLEARLY SEES THE NEED TO SUPPORT THE TROOPS
CHARLTON, MA. April 26, 2010. Jack Cassidy, Manufacturing Supervisor
for Incom, Inc. of Charlton MA, was awarded a Department of Defense Patriot
Award by ESGR today for outstanding support to one of their employees who
serves in the Massachusetts Air National Guard. In her nomination, Rosea Pheap
spoke highly of her supervisor noting that Mr. Cassidy is very...
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CONTRACTING
DIVISION OF THE
U.S.
ARMY LAB RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
NATICK, MA. April 26, 2010. Anything that has to do with the well being
and safety of our nation's soldiers is researched, studied and improved in the
US Army Lab located here in
Natick, Massachusetts. One of the facility's employees, Mr. Michael Griffin,
is also a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in the Army National Guard. He took some
time to...
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TOWN OF
FALMOUTH
,
MA
. RENEWS IT’S COMMITMENT TO THEIR
GUARD AND RESERVE MEMBERS
FALMOUTH, MA. April 26, 2010. The town meeting is one of the best
examples in the
United States of America
of democracy at work. Monday night, one of the oldest towns in
Massachusetts
held one such gathering. The Town of
Falmouth
convened a meeting with the full Board of Selectmen and towns people in
attendance. All business was put aside for...
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THE
APRIL QUARTERLY MEETING OF MA ESGR HELD AT JOINT FORCES HEADQUARTERS
MILFORD, MA. April 22, 2010. Field Chair, Tom Boyle, convened the
quarterly meeting of the twenty-three MAESGR Committee Members in attendance.
His first order of business after leading the group in the Pledge of
Allegiance was to introduce the guest speaker of the evening, Attorney William
F. Sinnott. Attorney Sinnott, a member of the Boston Bar Association (BBA),
briefed the gathering on an initiative he is heading up to provide...
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SUPERVISOR
SURPRISED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD ON “PATRIOTS DAY”
SPRINGFIELD, MA. April 19, 2010. Patriots Day is a state holiday in
Massachusetts
celebrating the first battles of the American Revolution in
Lexington
and
Concord. It seemed appropriate that this special day be marked by the
presentation of the Patriot Award to Mr. John Fitzpatrick of Smurfit-stone
Container Corporation. Mr. Fitzpatrick is Eduardo Maldonado's supervisor.
Maldonado is also...
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SEARS HOLDING
SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD ON “TAX DAY”
HOLYOKE,
MA. April 15, 2010. Mr. Gary Stone, District Facilities Coach for Sears
Holdings Corporation was presented with the Patriot Award by two members of
the MAESGR Committee. The presentation ceremony took place at the entrance to
the Big Kmart store in
Holyoke
MA. Mr. Stone was...
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CAPE
COD HEALTH GROUP PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
BUZZARDS BAY, MA. April 13,
2010. Army National Guard Specialist (SPC) Richard Czubinski is a proud member
of the Army Guard and employee of The Royal Health Group. SPC Czubinski
nominated his boss, Mr. James Mamary for the Patriot Award. In a ceremony held
at the office of The Royal Health Group today, Mr. Mamary penned...
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FIRE
PROTECTION COMPANY CEO HONORED WITH THE PRESTIGIOUS ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
WALTHAM, MA. April 12, 2010.
"Leadership by example" are key words constantly heard in business
and the military. Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of The NOREL
Company, Mr. Thomas Norton is truly an individual who lives by this principle.
NOREL Service Company was founded by Mr. Norton in 1971 and is....
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SPOUSE’S
EMPLOYER RECEIVES SURPRISE RECOGNITION FROM MAESGR
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. April 2, 2010. Mr.
Christopher Catalina, Manager of Home Depot Store #2662 in
West Springfield
was surprised early on this "Good Friday" morning by members of the
MAESGR Committee and the husband of one of his employees. The purpose of their
visit to the store was to present him with a....
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LAHEY
CLINIC MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
DANVERS, MA. April 1, 2010. Two MAESGR members who
are both medical doctors, visited the Lahey Clinic in
Danvers
today to recognize shift manager Pamela Gagnon for her support of employee
Dale Rice's military career as a Colonel (COL) in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.
Ms. Gagnon was presented the Patriot Award by....
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