Member Celebrates 60 Years of Service |
By Webmaster Norman Rea | |
April 14, 2016 | |
Tonight the members of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department took the time to have a celebration for the 60 years of service for Past President Raymond Lankford. The night began with a speech by Chief Ford which began on a reflection on what it means to be a leader. Below is a portion of his speech which many of us whether in the fire service or not should take time to reflect on since it is applicable to all of our daily lives. Leaders are defined as: Those who step up and lead understanding they are not perfect or ever will be. There were several more speeches and proclamations give throughout the night from dignitaries such as President Pardoe, Commissioner Hart, Commissioner Nutter, 2nd Vice President of SMVFA Dale Bowen, and the man of the hour President Raymond Lankford. Several awards and proclamations were presented to President Lankford including an image of the Ambulance which was dedicated in honor. Also gathered this evening with President Lankford's friends and family that came to also celebrate with us. After the awards were presented members sat down with and had a dinner in celebration and reflected with President Lankford on the old days at the Solomons firehouse and took some group photos in front of the new Rosenbauers to have remembrance of this joyous event. We the members of the Solomons Volunteer Rescue Squad and Fire Department are very proud of the many achievements and positive impact President Lankford has had to our organization over the years and continues to this day. President Lankford's love, passion and commitment is what each of us as members of this department strive to achieve within our life time. We are all blessed to have President Lankford as a friend and a brother and treasure every day we get to spend with him. |
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