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 a service member or is
the service member getting married. Rick and Leslie decided that
they wanted to give something back for all of their successes.
At the dinner table with their family that
night in December, they decided to give away THREE HUNDRED DESIGNER
GOWNS to US Military Brides who are serving our country. They
partnered up with the USO in
New England
to arrange a day where brides who were either in the military or
marrying someone in the military could come in, try on as many gowns
as they wished, and walk out of the store with their dream gown
COMPLETELY FREE. This past March, that day happened and true to
their word, Rick, Leslie and their staff fitted and gave a designer
gown to every eligible bride who came in. It was the talk of the
military throughout
New England.
The Massachusetts Field Chair for ESGR, Mr. Tom
Boyle, was informed by Mr. Dave St. Germain of this great gift to
help our service members. With the strongest recommendation of Mr.
St. Germain, Mr. Boyle decided to present VOWS Bridal Outlet with
the Seven Seals Award for their selfless donation to all the armed
services. On July First, Mr. Boyle asked South Eastern Area Chair
and Senior Ombudsman Joachim-Ingo "Ski" Borowski, Mr. Roger
Fortin and Mr. David St. Germain to visit Vows and present the
prestigious honor. With more than 25 staff, military members, friends
and media present, "Ski" Borowski presented the Award to
Rick and Leslie.
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 Massachusetts Field Office has more than 40
volunteers dedicated to helping every "Citizen Soldier". On
hand representing MAESGR were Volunteers South Eastern Area Chair
and Senior Ombudsman Joachim-Ingo "Ski" Borowski, Mr. Roger
Fortin and Program Support Specialist David St. Germain.
Richard & Leslie DeAngelo
display their Seven Awards Award surrounded by staff, military
members and friends
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If you would like nominate your Employer
for an award, call the MA Committee for ESGR at 508-233-7249 or go
to www.esgr.mil.
