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About Us: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, ESGR, is a Department of Defense volunteer organization. We provide free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees. ESGR's goal is to support America's employers who share their employees with the nation to ensure our national security.

Our Mission: We will gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflicts through mediation.

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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

MASSACHUSETTS SEARS AUTO CENTER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD .

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...

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...

MARYLOU’S COFFEE HOUSE RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD .

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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....

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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