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 penned the following: "District Attorney Keating and his subordinate managers are fully supportive of my role in the Marine Corps Reserve. They support and encourage my military career. Upon being hired, I explained that I would be going to school in Yuma, AZ for seven weeks. They explained, with full enthusiasm, that it would not be a problem. They constantly express their respect for my service and pride in having me as a part of their team. They have continued my health coverage while I was away." DA Keating stated that he was honored to have LT Devlin as a member of his staff. Mr. Keating stressed that all employers should support their military member personnel to the fullest extent.  

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 Field Office has more than 40 volunteers dedicated to helping every "Citizen Soldier". On hand representing MAESGR were Volunteer Roger Fortin, South Eastern Area Chair and Senior Ombudsman Joachim-Ingo "Ski" Borowski and Program Support Specialist David St. Germain.   

 

 

   Left to Right: 2LT Michael Devlin, District Attorney William Keating,  J. I. “Ski” Borowski and David St. Germain.

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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.