Bohemia, NY - June 6, 2016 - Suffolk County Legislators Bill Lindsay (8th District) and Tom Cilmi (10th District) recently honored volunteer members of the Bohemia Fire Department who have also served in the United States Military by presenting them with commemorative veteran pins to be worn on their uniforms.
“When veterans complete their active service, they typically look for avenues to stay involved in community affairs and places to put themselves to work to continue their dedicated service to their community – many veterans find that right here in our local fire departments and ambulance corps,” said Legis. Lindsay. “We have one of the highest populations of veterans in the entire country right here in Suffolk County and we have to take every chance we can to encourage, honor, and thank them for their tremendous sacrifices.”
Legislator Tom Cilmi added, “It is a privilege to offer special thanks to those who have served in the military and continue to serve our communities here at home in the volunteer fire service. The pins and certificates we presented today are just a small token of the boundless admiration we have for these brave men and women.”
The names of the heroes honored are as follows:
- Joseph H. Hackett
- Walter F. Lenz
- John Savage
- Don Mistler
- Tom Elias
- Ed Voeisek
- Larry Comodo
- Sue Orlando
- Tom Iwanejko.