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Public Service Awards


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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.​

​Award Recipients
  • 2021 - Normal Police Department Officers Dylan Miller and Kylie Hepler
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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.



                        Award Recipients  ​
  • 2017 - Chuck Casagrande, Bloomington Firefighter/Paramedic
  • 2016 - Jesse Munk, Bloomington Fire Department EMS First Shift Supervisor
  • 2015 - Dennis Hoyland, Bloomington Firefighter/Paramedic
  • 2013 - Steve Zimmerman, Acting Captain, and Engineers Lance Benedict and
                         Steven Petrovics of the Bloomington Fire Department
  • 2012 - Eric West, Interim Chief, Bloomington Fire Department
  • 2011 - Frank Radek, Bloomington Firefighter
  • 2010 - Brad McCollum, Captain, Bloomington Fire Department
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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.
​       Award Recipients
  • ​2020 - Nikolai Jones and Scott Karstens, Bloomington Police Officers
  • 2019 - Gary White, Bloomington, IL
  • 2017 - Eric Fricke, Illinois State Police Trooper

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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 is 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.

            ​         Award Recipients​ 
  • 2021 - Randy Stroud, El Paso EMS                                
  • ​2017 - Chuck Casagranda, Bloomington                                Firefighter/Paramedic          
  • 2016 - Jesse Munk, Bloomington Fire                                     Department EMS First Shift Supervisor
  • 2015 - Jim Davis, Bloomington                                                 Firefighter/Paramedic
  • 2014 - Doug Roosevelt, Normal                                                Firefighter/Paramedic
  • 2013 - Rodney Williams,  Normal                                             Firefighter/Paramedic        
  • 2012 - Greg Fisher, Bloomington                                              Firefighter/Paramedic
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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.

                        Award Recipients
  • 2021 - McLean County Sheriff's Department Detective Bryan Hanner, McLean County State's Attorney                     Aaron Frederick, Bloomington Police Department Officer Matthew Russell
  • ​2020 - Normal Police Department Detective Brad Underwood
  • 2019 - Bloomington Police Detective Jared Bierbaum, McLean County Sheriff Deputy
                          Dillon Hodges, Illinois State Police District 6 Troopers Justin Lankford and Master
                          Sergeant Tim Sweeney
  • 2018 - Normal Police Detective Kendra DeRosa
  • 2017 - McLean County Sheriff Lieutenant Hadley Welsch, Normal Police Department
                         Officers Cory McNocol and Joseph Brenner, and Detective Michael Burns of the                                                       Bloomington Police Department
  • 2016 - Trooper James Pignon of the Illinois State Police, Deputy Jon Abee of the McLean
                         County Sheriffs Department, Detective Michael Johnson of the Bloomington Police                                                 Department, and Deputy Cody Fosdick of the Livingston County                                                                                     Sheriff's Department
  • 2015 - Detective Jake Zabukovee, Normal Police Department
  • 2014 - Sheriff Mike Emery, McLean County Sheriff's Department
  • 2013 - Detective Nicole Bruno, Normal Police Department
  • 2012 - Chief Deputy Russell L. Thomas, McLean County Sheriff's Department
  • 2011 - Detective Timothy Tyler, McLean County Sheriff's Department
  • 2010 - Deputy Brian Eggleston, McLean County Sheriff's Department
  • 2009 - Deputy Jason Tuttle, McLean County Sheriff's Department
  • 2008 - Detective Matthew Dick & Detective Clay Wheeler of the Bloomington Police Department
  • 2007 - Officer Keith Bush, Normal Police Department
  • 2006 - Deputy Jeff Kretlow, McLean County Sheriff's Department
  • 2005 - Officer Mark Blain, Bloomington Police Department
  • 2004 - Officer Nathan Poehlman, Normal Police Department
  • 2003 - Officer Gary Gentry, Bloomington Police Department
  • 2002 - Lt. Edward Moser, Bloomington Police Department
  • 2001 - Deputy Jeff Kretlow, McLean County Sheriff's Department

Flag Award 

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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:

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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 Good Citizenship Pin.

Find out more about Flag Day at the following link:
www.usflag.org/history/flagday.html
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                            Award Recipients 
  • 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

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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The GJB Chapter presents and provides color guard for parades, memorials and other major events.
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