2010 CFD Awards Banquet
The Court Yard Marriot put on a delicious buffet for the assembled members and guests. Bartolotta's Florist provided complimentary corsages for the ladies, the Auxiliary did an awesome job with coffee and centerpieces for the tables
Past Chief and current Fire District Commissioner Don Swanson offered a moving prayer of thanks for firefighters and EMS providers both present and deceased in Cromwell and around the world.
Special Guests
Ed Meeker and guest - for all the hard work he did cleaning the back of Coles Rd.
Ed and Ann Bartolotta - Bartolotta Florist
This year's awards were presented as follows:
Member of the Year
Kevin Janicke
Challenge Coin Award
- Elaine Jones
- Bill Clare
- David Colligan
- Victor Rollka
- Richard Gish
55 Years of Service
40 Years of Service
30 Years of Service
25 Years of Service
20 Years of Service
- Patricia Hallden
- Elaine Jones
15 Years of Service
5 Years of Service
- Richard Gish
- Kenneth Mucker
- Neal Perron
Honorees for the evening
Each Year at this banquet, we make note of a significant call that touched members of our department during the previous year. This year there were 3 calls that we all dread to hear, but the best possible outcome. The last award for the "CPR Save" Award
CPR - Save: Feb. 23, 2009 21:06: Shon Hatcher, Kevin Janicke, Craig Murphy
CPR - Save: June 29, 2009 07:26: Bill McKnight, Joe Basilicato, Ed Urbansky, Jesse Atwell
CPR - Save: June 30, 2009 - 06:24: Ed Urbansky, Bill McKnight, Brett Hallden, Jessee Atwell
Special "CPR Save" pin awards to:
Shon Hatcher, Kevin Janicke, Craig Murphy, Stephen Pendl, Jesse Atwell, Joseph Basilicato, Michael Brown, Brett Hallden, William McKnight, Edward Urbansky
Our community thanks you for your dedication!