Public Service Awards
Constitution Day 2025: McLean Count Sheriff Matt Lane, Bloomington Emergency Communication Manager Darren Wolf, Bloomington Police Detective Kevin Raisbeck, Trooper Joseph Steward and Trooper Logan Wunder both of Illinois State Police Troop #4. The Life Saving Certificate and Medal were awarded to Dispatcher Isabella Petrilli. Master Sergeant Billy Quinn and Acting Master Sergeant Ben Reichard of Illinois State Police Troop #5 were awarded Heroism Certificates and Medals. Steve Kern (Chair of the Committee) and Jay Cummins (GJB President) shown on far left and right)
2025 Life Saving Medal, Isabella Petrilli, Bloomington Police Department
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The SAR Life Saving Medal, first authorized in 2017, is presented to those individuals who have acted to save a human life without necessarily placing their own life in imminent danger. The medal is intended primarily for acts by civilians not in uniform, however, police officers, fire fighters, emergency medical personal, and SAR Compatriots are not excluded from receiving the award.
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Award Recipients for Life Saving
- 2025 - Dispatcher Isabella Petrilli, Bloomington Police Department
- 2024 - Officer Ronald Fryman, Bloomington Police Department
- 2023 - Daren Deverman, Corn Belt Energy Corporation
- 2022 - Deputy Elizabeth Blair Woodford County Sheriff's Office
- 2022 - Engineer David Hall, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2022 - Deputy Darren Donald, Woodford County Sheriff's Office
- 2021 - Officer Dylan Miller, Normal Police Department
- 2022 - Officer Kylie Hepler, Normal Police Department
2024: Fire Safety Medal: Lieutenant/Chief (retired) Greg Mohr, Normal Fire Department/Carlock Volunteer Fire Department
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The Fire Safety Commendation Medal may be presented by the National Society, a state society or a chapter to an individual for accomplishments and/or outstanding contributions in an area of fire safety and service. The award is not limited to firefighters.
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Award Recipients for Fire Safety
- 2024 - Lieutenant/Chief (retired) Greg Mohr, Normal Fire Department/Carlock Volunteer Fire Department
- 2023 - Rich Batka, Firefighter/Engineer, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2022 - Eric Davison, Firefighter/Paramedic, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2017 - Chuck Casagrande, Firefighter/Paramedic, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2016 - Jesse Munk, EMS First Shift Supervisor, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2015 - Dennis Hoyland, Firefighter/Paramedic, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2013 - Steve Zimmerman, Acting Captain, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2013 - Lance Benedict, Engineer, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2013 - Engineer Steven Petrovics, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2012 - Eric West, Interim Chief, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2011 - Frank Radek, Firefighter, Bloomington Fire Department
- 2010 - Brad McCollum, Captain, Bloomington Fire Department
2025 Heroism Medal: Master Sergeant Billy Quinn & Acting Master Sergeant Ben Reichard
Illinois State Police Troop #5
Award Recipients for Heroism
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The Medal for Heroism may be presented by the National Society, a state society or a chapter for acts of bravery. It recognizes outstanding bravery and self-sacrifice in the face of imminent danger, i.e., acts which involve great personal courage and risk to the recipient. It is intended primarily for acts by civilians not in uniform but does not exclude police, firemen, and SAR member. |
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Award Recipients for EMS
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The Emergency Medical Services Commendation Medal, first authorized in 2005, may be presented by the National Society, a state society or a chapter to an individual for accomplishments and/or outstanding contribution in an area of emergency medical services. The award in intended for paramedics and certified Emergency Medical Technicians and others in the emergency medical field who have performed an act or service beyond that normally expected. |
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Award Recipients for Law Enforcement
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The Law Enforcement Commendation Medal may be presented by the National Society, a state society or a chapter to those who have served with distinction and devotion in the field of law enforcement. The medal is intended to recognize exceptional service or accomplishment in the field of law enforcement.
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Flag Day Award
Annual Flag Day Award Each year the GJBSAR Chapter recognizes individuals for proudly displaying the American flag. Chapter members submit nominations for the Flag Award throughout the year. The Flag Award Committee determines the awardee based upon the proper display of the flag per US Code/Flag Etiquette, which can be located at the following link: http://www.usflag.org/flagetiquette.html Awardee's are invited to the Chapter's June meeting and breakfast held on Flag Day, June 14th. the awardee's are recognized and bestowed with a Certificate and Outstanding Citizenship Pin. Find out more about Flag Day at the following link: www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html |
2025 Flag Day Award Recipients: William and Marlene Landstrom, Bloomington, Illinois
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Award Recipients
- 2025 - William and Marlene Landstrom, Bloomington, Illinois
- 2024 - Jamie and Mary Kay Scharf, Normal, Illinois.
- 2023 - Steve and Sherry Shipley, Towanda, IL
- 2022 - Representative Dan Brady and wife Teri, Bloomington, IL
- 2021 - Albert & Mary Day, Watseka, IL
- 2020 - David & Lisa Jones, Bloomington, IL
- 2019 - Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Anderson, Bloomington, IL
- 2018 - Gordon and Sandra Bidner, Carlock, IL
- 2017 - Greg Meeks, Bloomington, IL
- 2016 - Mike and Pat Kirk, Bloomington, IL
- 2015 - Tommy Manns
- 2014 - John Lutes
- 2013 - Julie Spanton
- 2012 - Gary Volk
- 2011 - Charles Witte
- 2010 - Patricia Mounce
- 2009 - Steve Peterson
- 2008 - Harry Hoit
- 2007 - John McNeil
Revolutionary Grave Marking
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The GJB Chapter, and all of the Sons of the American Revolution, honor those who fought and served to help America achieve its independence. A Patriot Grave Marking is a service conducted by the Sons of the American Revolution honoring a Patriot from the American Revolution with an unveiling of a new grave marker or lug
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Color Guard
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The GJB Chapter presents and provides color guard for parades, memorials and other major events.
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