BOURNE, MA. February 22, 2010. One of the most beautiful areas of Cape Cod, and by far the most hallowed of grounds in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts was the venue today for the presentation of The Patriot Award. With twelve employees in attendance and thousands of our departed heroes' souls present, Director Paul McFarland and Foreman Anthony Franza received the Patriot Award. Misters McFarland and Franza were recommended for the honor by Sergeant (SGT) Brian Reynolds, ARNG. In his recommendation, SGT Reynolds said; "Director McFarland and my foreman, Anthony Franza have been very understanding and accommodating with the numerous training periods I have had to attend while preparing for deployment. They accept the many last minute changes and give me plenty of support when needed even though I have only been employed there for eighteen months."

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the USERRA law of 1994 and resolving conflicts through mediation. The MA Committee has more than 35 volunteers dedicated to helping every "Citizen Soldier". On hand representing MAESGR were Volunteer Roger Fortin and Program Support Specialist David St. Germain.   

   

 

 Left to Right:   Roger Fortin, Anthony Franza, Paul McFarland and David St. Germain 

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If you would like nominate your Boss for an award, call the MA Committee for ESGR at 508-233-7249 or go to www.esgr.mil