8/20/2016 100th Anniversary Celebration & Life Members day.(pt.1) by Mike Benson Jr.
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On a beautiful sunny day the members of the East Greenbush
Fire Company gathered to celebrate a century of service. The celebration started with the band Grand
Central Station entertaining the members and their families.
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Later in the afternoon the Fire Company was recognized
for 100 years of service by officials from the Hudson Valley Volunteer Firefighters Association.
Thereafter a Life Members Ceremony recognized Life Members Chris Lavin, Chuck Hellmuth and
Andy Karras for their immense years of service to the Fire Co.
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District Chief Bob Lehmann and Mike Benson Sr., Chairman
of the Board of Fire Commissioners conducted a dedication ceremony of the new Truck 11.
Members gathered for photos and then a barbecue dinner was provided by My Place & Co.
Santorum Fireworks provided an amazing fireworks display to close out the memorable day.
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Special thanks to 100th Anniversary Chairman
Jeff Tooker and his committee members for making this day possible.
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