Medford Firefighters to Honor Their Own

A Medford firetruck during the war memorial dedication ceremony last OctoberAt right: A Medford firetruck during the war memorial dedication ceremony last October. Photo by Alexander Svirsky.

The Medford Fire Department will honor its own at a ceremony on Wednesday, January 30 at 5:30PM in Mayor Michael McGlynn’s office.

Several firefighters will be honored with the Warren W. Thompson Medal, which is given in recognition for acts above and beyond the call of duty. The award is named for a firefighter who died in the line of duty.

Firefighters receiving the award are Lt. Michael Craven, Firefighter Richard Tetrault, Firefighter Charles Casella, Captain John Small, Firefighter John Rosa, Firefighter Stephen Doherty, Firefighter Richard Murray, Firefighter William Young, Lt. James Brennan, Firefighter Steven Cronin and Firefighter Thomas Murray.

Paul Thompson, Warren Thompson’s son, will assist Medford Fire Chief Frank Giliberti in presenting the awards.

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One Response to “Medford Firefighters to Honor Their Own”

  1. John D Pompeo says:

    Congratulations to the honored Firefighters! Medford is proud to have you as well as all your Firefighter brothers and sisters. Thanks for all you do each and every day!

    January 30th, 2008 at 9:45 am

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