Veteran’s Day
Memorial Day
July 4th
Memorial Day
July 4th
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.
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Award Recipients for Life Saving
- 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
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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
- 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
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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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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Award Recipients for Law Enforcement
- 2023 - Sergeant Nathan Haynes, McLean County Sheriff's Office,
- 2023 - Trooper Ryan Billingsley, Illinois State Police Troop #5
- 2023 - Sergeant Kiel Nowers, Bloomington Police Department
- 2023 - Trooper Jacob Nimrick, Illinois State Police Troop #4
- 2022 - Sergeant John Fermon, Bloomington Police Department
- 2022 - Officer Hector Melchor, Bloomington Police Department
- 2022 - Captain Marc Wright, Woodford County Sheriff's Office
- 2023 - Trooper Andrew Krusz, Illinois State Police District #8
- 2021 - Detective Bryan Hanner, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2021 - Aaron Frederick, McLean County State's Attorney Office
- 2021 - Officer Matthew Russell, Bloomington Police Department
- 2020 - Detective Brad Underwood, Normal Police Department
- 2019 - Detective Jared Bierbaum, Bloomington Police Detective
- 2019 - Deputy Dillon Hodges, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2019 - Trooper Justin Lankford, Illinois State Police District #6
- 2019 - Master Sergeant Tim Sweeney, Illinois State Police
- 2018 - Detective Kendra DeRosa, Normal Police Department
- 2017 - Lieutenant Hadley Welsch, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2017 - Officers Cory McNocol, Normal Police Department
- 2017 - Officer Joseph Brenner, Normal Police Department
- 2017 - Detective Michael Burns, Bloomington Police Department
- 2016 - Trooper James Pignon, Illinois State Police
- 2016 - Deputy Jon Abee, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2016 - Detective Michael Johnson, Bloomington Police Department
- 2016 - Deputy Cody Fosdick, Livingston County Sheriff's Office
- 2015 - Detective Jake Zabukovee, Normal Police Department
- 2014 - Sheriff Mike Emery, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2013 - Detective Nicole Bruno, Normal Police Department
- 2012 - Chief Deputy Russell L. Thomas, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2011 - Detective Timothy Tyler, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2010 - Deputy Brian Eggleston, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2009 - Deputy Jason Tuttle, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 2008 - Detective Matthew Dick, Bloominton Police Department
- 2008 - Detective Clay Wheeler, Bloomington Police Department
- 2007 - Officer Keith Bush, Normal Police Department
- 2006 - Deputy Jeff Kretlow, McLean County Sheriff's Office
- 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 Office
Flag 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
Award Recipients
- 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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