2010 News Archive
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 A 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
. 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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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
WESTOVER AIR RESERVE BASE,
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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EVERGREEN
SOLAR SUPERVISOR HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
DEVENS, MA. March 30, 2010. On a rain soaked day
at the former
Fort
Devens, Rick Foster, a supervisor, with Evergreen Solar was honored with the
presentation of a Patriot Award. The event took place at the Evergreen Solar
facility on
Barnum Road, not far from where the old Army....
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MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
SHERIFF JAMES V. DiPAOLA HONORED
FOR
EXTRAORDINARY SUPPORT OF EMPLOYEES WHO SERVE IN THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE
MEDFORD, MA. March 30, 2010. The Massachusetts
Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), an agency of
the Department of Defense, announced today that Middlesex County Sheriff James
V. DiPaola of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Sheriff's Office was
honored with a....
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ERNIE’S
TOWING HAULS AWAY A PATRIOT AWARD
NORTHAMPTON, MA. March 22, 2010. Paul Guertin of
Ernie's Towing was presented the Patriot Award at the company's Easthampton
Road facility in Northampton. Mr. Guertin was nominated for the award by Army
National Guard Private First Class (PFC) Daniel Joyce who...
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LOCAL
SUPERVISOR OF INTERNATIONAL CASH HANDLING COMPANY RECEIVES A PATRIOT AWARD
WESTFIELD, MA. March 22, 2010. Before dawn two
members of the MA-ESGR Committee arrived at the Loomis Branch #5105 facility
to present a Patriot Award to Mr. Stephen Sicard, the company's ATM Supervisor.
Mr. Sicard was nominated for this prestigious recognition by employee...
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EMC
SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
HOPKINTON, MA. March 17, 2010. On his first day
back to work after a long deployment, Brian Giracca returned with something
special for his Boss, a Department of Defense Award for Patriotism. Two
members from the Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and
Reserve (MA-ESGR) arrived at EMC in Hopkinton and kicked off the St. Patrick's
Day Pot Luck Lunch by ...
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MASSACHUSETTS
“CITY OF
PRESIDENTS
” PUTS THEIR “JOHN HANCOCK” TO A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
QUINCY, MA. March 15, 2010. The City of
Quincy
("quin-zee") is also known as the "City of
Presidents" and the "Birthplace of the American Dream!" Quincy
is the birthplace of the second and sixth
U.S. Presidents, John Adams and his son, John Quincy Adams. Monday night
in weather meant only for beings equipped with web feet or fins, South Eastern
Area Chair ...
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MASSACHUSETTS FIRE CHIEF RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
EASTON, MA. March 13, 2010. A fire station located
in the small community of
Easton, located just south of
Boston
was the venue today for the presentation of the Patriot Award. Fire Fighter
Timothy J. Vamosi who also is a Petty Officer Second Class (E-5) in the US
Coast Guard Reserve nominated his Fire Chief, Thomas Stone for the Patriot
Award. In his nomination...
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SUPERVISOR
OF A WORLD WIDE CORPORATION WITH A DIVISION IN
MASSACHUSETTS
RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
WALTHAM, MA. March 12, 2010. Reed Business
Information is one of
North America's largest business-to-business information providers, with market-leading
publications and websites, as well as a range of services. Reed Business
Information is a member of the Reed Elsevier Group plc,a leading provider of...
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HOLYOKE
MEDICAL CENTER LEADERS RECEIVE MULTIPLE AWARDS
HOLYOKE, MA. March 12, 2010. Three members of the MA ESGR Committee
traveled to the Holyoke Medical Center today to present three Patriot Awards
and one Above and Beyond award. All of these awards resulted from award
nominations submitted by Dr. Martin Lesser who is a Major in the Army National
Guard. Dr. Lesser is a primary care physician in private practice whose chief
affiliation is with...
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CORRECTIONAL
CENTER LOCKS UP TWO MORE PATRIOT AWARDS
BRIDGEWATER, MA. March 11, 2010. Old
Colony
Correctional
Center
is a major employer of members of the Guard & Reserve with 6 employees
currently deployed overseas in operations with the Global War On Terror. One
of the correctional officers employed at the center, Mr. Raymond Gelewski, is
also a...
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FAMOUS
SOUTHEASTERN MA
FAMILY RESTAURANT IS SERVED A PATRIOT AWARD
SOMERSET, MA. March 9, 2010. Located on the West Bank of the Taunton
River, The Magoni Family has been satisfying the hungry families of
Southeastern Massachusetts for fifty five years. Magoni's Ferry Landing Family
Restaurant is famous for their great...
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NORTH
ATTLEBORO
ARTIST RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
NORTH ATTLEBORO, MA. March 9, 2010. In The United States of America no
one understands the plight of another Soldier, Sailor, Marine or Airman more
than another vet does. Mr. Joe Coggeshall, owner and Chief Artist of The
Shovelheads Tattoo Studio, is a Vietnam Veteran who knows and really...
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CAPE
COD
ENGINEERING FIRM RECEIVES A PAIR OF
PATRIOT AWARDS
DENNIS, MA. March 5, 2010. With five employees in
attendance, Misters T. Varnum Philbrook & Kelly Philbrook accepted Patriot
Awards while on a job site today. Both men were nominated by Army National
Guard Sergeant (SGT) and employee Joshua Drohan. The SGT wrote in his
nomination of his employers; "My bosses always adapt...
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SUPER
STOP AND SHOP STORE MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
Hyannis, MA. March 4, 2010. Another General
Manager in one of the largest chains of grocery stores in
New England
was honored with The Patriot Award today. Mr. David Hardiman accepted the
honor on behalf of the store in that facility here today. Mr. Hardiman was
nominated for the honor by Army National Guard First Sergeant (1SG) and...
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USO
FACILITY IN
LOGAN
INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT
SETTING FOR THE SEVEN SEALS AWARD
BOSTON, MA. March 3, 2010. The recently renovated
USO lounge in
Boston's
Logan
International
Airport
was the most fitting location today for the presentation of the Seven Seals
Award. Mr. Ed Freni, Director of Aviation, accepted the award on behalf of The
Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport). In remarks during the ceremony, Mr. Freni
stated; "Massachusetts
is the original home of the...
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HOLLAND
CO. MANAGER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
ADAMS, MA. March 3, 2010. Two MAESGR Committee
members travelled to the picturesque valley town of Adams in beautiful
Berkshire County, only 15 minutes from the New York and Vermont state
boarders, to present a Patriot Award to Matt Holland. Mr. Holland is the
grandson of the company's founder and the Production Supervisor at...
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SUPPORTIVE
AUTO DEALERSHIP RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
WEYMOUTH, MA. March 2, 2010. Mr. Gerry Good, Jr.,
one of the principals of Good Brothers Dodge, was honored with the Patriot
Award at the dealership today. One of his employees, Alex Workman, who is also
a Specialist in the Army National Guard nominated his boss for this recognition.
Mr. Workman stated in his nomination of Mr. Good; "My employer has always...
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ONE
OF THE WORLD’S LARGEST MEDICAL SUPPLY, DEVICES AND PHARMACEUTICAL
CORPORATIONS RECEIVES THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
MANSFIELD, MA. March 1, 2010. The Covidien
Corporation of
Dublin, Ireland, with its main U.S. Headquarters in
Mansfield, MA was honored again today with the coveted Above and Beyond Award.
After reviewing company policies, The Massachusetts Committee for Employer
Support of the Guard and Reserve decided that Covidien is a company that truly...
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NOREL
SERVICE COMPANY HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
WALTHAM, MA. February 24, 2010. The NOREL Service
Company, Inc. was established in 1971 by Mr. Thomas F. Norton. NOREL has 30
employees who are specialists in the installation, service and testing of
fire detection, fire sprinkler and fire pump systems. Mr. Edward Morse is the
General Manager of the organization. Mr. Morse is also a Petty Officer First
Class (E-6) who...
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FINAL
RESTING PLACE FOR MASSACHUSETTS
VETERANS HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
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...
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COOL
EMPLOYER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
RAYNHAM, MA. February 15, 2010. Preferred Freezer
Services Inc. is a private company with only twelve employees specializing in
Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage. Today at their facility located in
Raynham, MA
Mr. Scott Brown accepted the Patriot Award on behalf of the company. He was
nominated by Adam Blunt who is also...
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AUTO
DEALER’S SERVICE MANAGER HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA. February 15, 2010. Employees
and customers at the Balise Honda Showroom took a short break from the
traditionally hectic President's Day activities experienced by car dealers to
witness the presentation of the Patriot Award to Michael Yuscavich. Mr. Yuscavich
is the Service Manager at the facility and is the supervisor of Scott...
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SOFTWARE
COMPANY EARNS THE PATRIOT AWARD
WALTHAM, MA. February 12, 2010. Superlogics Inc.
has a small 12 member workforce manufacturing software and assembling a wide
range of cost effective, high performance, extremely reliable Intel®-based
rack-mount computer systems. They also create and assemble touch panel
computers as well as other...
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HOCKOMOCK
“Y” RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
FOXBORO, MA. February 11, 2010. The YMCA that
serves the greater Foxboro/Mansfield Massachusetts area received the Patriot
Award today. Five employees of the facility gathered around as MAESGR Program
Support Specialist Dave St. Germain presented the Patriot Award to
Kimberly Cohen. Ms. Cohen was nominated for the award by employee Lauren Diogo,
who is also a member...
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MA EMPLOYERS ARE REUNITED
WITH MOBILIZED EMPLOYEES
FORT SILL, OK. February 10-11, 2010. On February
10th, amid ominous predictions of heavy snow, 30 employers and civic leaders
flew out of Westover ARB aboard a New Jersey based KC-135 refueler. Their
destination was a reunion with their employees training at Ft. Sill, OK. During
the flights down and back, all members of this ESGR boss-lift had an
opportunity to enter the ...
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LARGE
MASSACHUSETTS
BASED ENGINEERING FIRM RECEIVES THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
BILLERICA, MA. February 9, 2010. The Engility
Corporation conducts and leads research projects in the development of
advanced Civil Air Traffic Control (ATC)/ Management (ATM) concepts. Today,
the company President, Mr. Stephen R. Robinson accepted the Coveted Above and
Beyond Award for their outstanding support of all their military member
workforce of ...
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GREATER
BOSTON
YMCA RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
WALTHAM, MA. February 8, 2010. With a few members
looking on, Mr. John Fish accepted the Patriot Award on behalf of the YMCA
here in
Waltham
today. Mr. Fish was nominated by employee and Army National Guard Specialist
Lawrence O. Mittica. In his nomination, Mr. Mittica wrote: "He is the
best supervisor possible. I want him to know...
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MANAGER
FOR A GIANT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY PRESENTED AN ABOVE & BEYOND AND
PATRIOT AWARD
HATFIELD, MA. February 8, 2010. The Verizon
Communications facility in the small New England town of Hatfield was the
scene as its Manager, Phil Marciano was presented two awards from MAESGR. Employee
and Navy Reservist Quentin Antes nominated Mr. Marciano for the Patriot Award
to thank him for all his support. In his nomination Quentin wrote: "Phil
was very...
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THREE
MANAGERS AT TIMBERLYN HEIGHTS AWARDED PATRIOT AWARDS
GREAT BARRINGTON, MA. February 8, 2010. In a
private wooded setting with a spectacular view of the
Berkshire
Mountains, Timberlyn Heights Nursing and
Rehabilitation
Center
was the venue today for the presentation of three Patriot Awards. Employee and
MA Army National Guard Specialist (SPC) Ian Percival Mangosan was on...
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HOLYOKE
HEALTH CENTER HEAD CHEF RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
HOLYOKE, MA. February 4, 2010. The Holyoke Health
Care Center was the location for the presentation of the Patriot Award to Mr.
Larry Santos. Mr. Santos was nominated by employee Harry Rodriquez who is also
a Private First Class (PFC) in the MA Army National Guard. In his nomination
PFC Rodriquez said: "My boss Larry is pro military and a retired...
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FIRST
STUDENT INC. DISPATCHER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
HOLYOKE, MA. February 4, 2010. On a cold morning
two MA ESGR members visited the First Student, Inc. facility in Holyoke to
present Jose Guzman the Patriot Award. Mr. Guzman is the company's dispatcher
and was nominated for this recognition by employee Juan Rodriguez who is also
a...
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TWO
SUPERMARKET MANAGERS RECEIVE PATRIOT AWARDS
EAST LONGMEADOW, MA. February 2, 2010. On a cold
New England day two managers from the East Longmeadow, MA Super Stop & Shop
Store were presented Patriot Awards. They were Bob Jones, Store Manager, and
Hope Nelson, Customer Service Manager. Both were nominated by employee Joshua
Dufresne who is...
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THE
LARGEST
MEDICAL
TRAUMA
CENTER
IN
NEW ENGLAND
HONORED WITH THE ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
BOSTON, MA. February 2, 2010. Dr. Jonathan Olshaker, Director of the
Emergency Medicine Department of the world-famous
Boston
Medical
Center, accepted the Above and Beyond Award today on behalf of his department.
Dr. Olshaker and the Emergency Medicine Department were nominated by...
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FAA
FLIGHT STANDARDS OFFICE HONORED WITH AN ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD
LEXINGTON, MA. February 2, 2010. The Boston Flight Standards Office of
the Federal Aviation Administration was the location today for the
presentation of the prestigious Above & Beyond Award. Ms. Janet R. Malouin
received this honor for her outstanding actions in support for one of her
military member employees. Ms. Malouin has already received the...
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MASSACHUSETTS
PORT
AUTHORITY CEO & EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT
LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BOSTON, MA. January 27, 2010. The
Massachusetts Port Authority (MassPort) joined thousands of employers across
the nation who have pledged their support for the National Guard and Reserve.
In a ceremony attended by more than 20 executive members of MassPort, CEO
& Executive Director Thomas J. Kinton, Jr. signed a Statement of Support re-committing
the agency to give and preserve the jobs in addition...
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THE
COMMONWEALTH OF
MASSACHUSETTS
GENERAL TREASURER PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND IS HONORED WITH THE
PATRIOT AWARD
BOSTON, MA. January 21, 2010. Today, MA ESGR members John Pelose, Roger Fortin and David St. Germain ventured out to historic
Beacon Hill. In one of the oldest and most recognized historic State
House buildings in the
United States of America, the General Treasurer of the
Commonwealth
of
Massachusetts
penned an ESGR Statement of Support and received the coveted...
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AIRCRAFT
GUIDANCE AND INSTRUMENT SYSTEM CORPORATION LOCATES A PATRIOT AWARD
LINCOLN, MA. January 20, 2010. Located about 1 mile from the
location of "The Shot heard around the world", Avidyne Corp is a
private company categorized under Aircraft/Aerospace Flight Instruments and
Guidance Systems specialty corporation. Captain Joseph Friel of the
Massachusetts Air National Guard is a member of the engineering force at
Avidyne. Because of the company's outstanding...
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INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY FIRM MANAGER AND SUPERVISOR RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
HOPKINTON, MA. January 19, 2010. The EMC Corporation aids organizations
and companies to design, build, and manage flexible, scalable, and secure
information infrastructures. EMC allows information to be accessible, searchable,
shareable, and, ultimately, actionable. The security manager at EMC
Corporation is Mr. Robert (Bob) Smith. Mr. Smith is also a...
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SWANSEA
FIRE CHIEF HONORED WITH THE PATRIOT AWARD
SWANSEA,
MA. January 16, 2010. In the words of
Swansea, MA
Firefighter and USMCR Corporal (Cpl) Andrew H. Windle, "Chief Peter Burke
is a true patriot who has supported me through one of the toughest times in my
life. He is a fantastic leader who is compassionate and very supportive! The
Chief has vast experience in all areas and his broad knowledge and
understanding...
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LOCAL
OFFICE OF A LARGE NATIONAL CORPORATION RECEIVES THE COVETED ABOVE AND BEYOND
AWARD
LEXINGTON,
MA. January 13, 2010. Mr. James Mollison, facility manager at the Riverside
Research Institute, one of 28 corporate offices located throughout the nation,
was honored today with The Above and Beyond Award. Mr. Mollison had previously
penned a Statement of Support and received The Patriot Award. Mr. Mollison
stated how thrilled and pleased he was to be...
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MA
ESGR HOLDS THEIR QUARTERLY MEETING, CELEBRATES THEIR AWARD RECIPIENTS
AND HOSTS TWO VERY SPECIAL GUESTS OF HONOR
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE,
BEDFORD, MA. January 12, 2010. After finishing a fantastic
repast in the Hanscom Minuteman Club, MA State Chair, Mr. Tom Boyle,
convened the quarterly meeting of the twenty six MAESGR Committee
Members in attendance. Chairman Boyle's first order of business was
to introduce two very distinguished guests of honor. The guest
speaker of the evening was ...
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INTERNATIONALLY
KNOWN PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANY PENS A STATEMENT OF SUPPORT AND RECEIVES THE
PATRIOT AWARD
CAMBRIDGE, MA. January 11, 2010. With operations in 140 countries, The
Novartis Corporation was created in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and
Sandoz. The global headquarters is located in
Basel, Switzerland
and their Vaccines and Diagnostics Division is located here in
Cambridge, MA. This was the venue today for the presentation of the Patriot
Award to the Director of Research for the division, Dr. Christian Mandl. Dr. Mandl
was nominated for this honor by Brigadier ...
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PLYMOUTH
COUNTY
SHERIFF LOCKS UP TWO AWARDS
PLYMOUTH, MA.
January 7, 2010. During a ceremony held in
America's Hometown and attended by over forty members of the Plymouth County
Sheriff's Department, Sheriff Joseph McDonald received the prestigious Patriot
and Above & Beyond Awards. The Patriot Award was recommended by Sergeant
(SGT) Andrew Carlso. The honor was presented to the ...
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WORLD
WIDE CORPORATION TEAM LEADERSHIP MEMBER RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
NATICK, MA. January 5, 2010. The world's
leading provider of vision systems, vision software, vision sensors and
surface inspection systems used in manufacturing automation, has their world
headquarters here in Massachusetts. Today, Mr. Richard
Howson, a member of the
Natick
facility leadership team, accepted the Patriot Award on behalf of Cognex.
Sergeant First Class (SFC) Mark Pancake, a member of ...
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DEAN
IN ONE OF
MASSACHUSETTS’ OLDEST COLLEGES RECEIVES THE PATRIOT AWARD
BRIDGEWATER, MA. January 04, 2010. The ivy covered walls of
Bridgewater State College, once called
Bridgewater
Normal School
for Teachers, was the scene today for the presentation of a Patriot
Award. Dr. Raymond Guillette, Assistant Dean for Enrollment
Management received the award at a surprise gathering by members of
his staff and College leadership. Dr. Guillette was...
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