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On February 6, 2010 the Brookhaven Fire Department held their annual Installation Dinner at Majestic Gardens in Rocky Point. It was a wonderful evening with much to celebrate. Multiple members were awarded with the 50% Award and the Midnight/Daytime Alarm Award.
Recipients of the 50% Award were: Lieutenant Giuseppe Loiacono, Rich Palmer, Jerry Vitale, John Komosinski, and Chief Peter DiPinto Jr. Recipients of the Midnight/Daytime Alarm Award were: Lieutenant Giuseppe Loiacono, Rich Palmer, Jerry Vitale, John Komosinski, Anthony Verni, and Chief Peter DiPinto Jr.
Ex-Chief and current Commissioner John Strickland was recognized with the 50 Year Membership Award. Mr. Stickland's dedication and service to the Brookhaven Fire Department is very much appreciated by not only the members of the Brookhaven Fire Department, but also the entire community.
The Lincoln Quappe Rookie of the Year Award went to Matthew Petheram. Matthew showed tremendous dedication during his first year in the department. He will surely be an asset to the department in future years.
The climax of the evening was undoubtedly the installation of our new chiefs and officers. Newly installed officers are as followed: Captain of Fire Police Clark Champney, Station One Lieutenant Giuseppe Loiacono, Headquarters Lieutenant James Leskowicz, Captain Thomas Connors, 2nd Assistant Chief Bruce Mazza and Chief Peter DiPinto Jr.
Emcee and Commissioner Michael Verni did a wonderful job hosting the evening. One of the more touching moments during the dinner was the installation of newly elected Chief Peter DiPinto Jr. His father, Peter DiPinto Sr. installed his son during the ceremony. It was a very proud and joyus evening for the DiPinto family.
To see some pictures from the Installation Dinner, click here: http://s963.photobucket.com/albums/ae114/mverni/BHFD%20Installation%20Dinner%202010/ |
