Events & Activities - Manlius Fire Department Installation Dinner - February 7, 2004

February 7 marked the day of the Manlius Fire Department Installation Dinner, held at the Wyndham Hotel on Carrier Circle. Senator Hoffmann witnessed the swearing in of new officers and members by Village of Manlius Mayor, Edward Lowenstein. Here are the 2004 Manlius Fire Department Line Officers: Chief: Ray Dill Deputy Chief: Paul Whorrall Assistant Chief: Dave Bloss Captains: Bob Bennett and Glenn Randall Lieutenants: Brian Cole and Jake Everly Also, this will be the first year with staff Lieutenants: Gary Hass, Bill Nickal, John Walts and Mike Pfeiffer. Congratulations to all! Senator Hoffmann with the Manlius Fire Department Firefighters of the Year, Steve Cook (l) and Tom Fazzio (r). Senator Hoffmann and Manlius Fire Department Chaplain, Teresa Zupan. Senator Hoffmann with Manlius Town Supervisor, Hank Chapman. Senator Hoffmann with Manlius Mayor, Edward Lowenstein (l) and Manlius Fire Department Chief, Ray Dill (r). Senator Hoffmann caught up with Manlius Fire Department Deputy Chief, Paul Whorrall and his wife Kelly. Senator Hoffmann and Volunteer Firefighter Brian Stevens. Brian Stevens was named the 2003 FASNY Firefighter of the Year for his heroic efforts in trying to save the lives of fallen Manlius firefighter John "Gino" Ginocchetti and Fayetteville firefighter Timothy "TJ" Lynch in March of 2002. Manlius Fire Department Executive Officers are: (l-r) Melissa Stroud; Sergeant at Arms, David Haase; Treasurer, George Davenport; Secretary, Chris Stroud; Vice President & President, David Garwood being sworn in by Manlius Mayor Edward Lowenstein. (l-r) Ladies Auxillary President, Christine Seager; Secretary, Sue Carroll; Treasurer, Dorthy Kimber; and Chaplain, Teresa Zupan being sworn in by Manlius Mayor Edward Lowenstein. Ladies Auxillary Prayer by: Laurie Allen "The Ladies wait while their men respond, united in one common bond. The bond of serving, each in their own way, the needs that arise, but what they may. The reheated meals, the unsipped drink, are a common occurrence, much more than you think. It's mostly routine and done without flare, the men return, their ladies are there. But then comes the call, the tough one to fight, a working fire that may last through the night. The ladies again wait, but this time they know that sooner or later they will go. As they wait for the signal, the time draws near, for that sooner or later to be suddenly here. The men are all weary, some of them spent, the refreshments that arrive are like a heaven sent. The auxillary, in fact, is more than a name, it's the dedicated arm of the volunteer game. So god when we pray, for the fireman's care, include the ladies, who were also there." Glenn Randall, a volunteer firefighter, used the installation dinner as an opportunity to propose to his girlfriend, Sara Dudley. Sara gladly accepted his proposal. Charles "Cha Cha" German accepts a gift from the Manlius Fire Department for his 46 years of service with the department. Standing behind Mr. German is Career Firefighter Brian Luce. Senator Hoffmann and Manlius Fire Department President, David Garwood. Senator Hoffmann and TK-99 radio personality Glenn "Gomez" Adams. Glenn was a speaker and comedian at the dinner. Return to Events Listing