Local firemen honored at annual banquet

Anne Sutherland Posted City of Italy, Texas
Image: Italy firemen honored — Our local volunteer fire department was honored Monday night at the Uptown Cafe. Each man was given an award for service.

Italy firemen honored — Our local volunteer fire department was honored Monday night at the Uptown Cafe. Each man was given an award for service. (Anne Sutherland)

Family and friends gathered at the Uptown Cafe as the ESD #3, Italy Fire Chief, Don Chambers and Captain Jackie Cate honored the local firemen at an appreciation dinner Monday night. Also, on hand to extend appreciation was Precinct Three Ellis County Commissioner, Heath Sims and wife, Charlesa. Each volunteer was given an award for years of service.

1 YEAR
Josh Hopkins
Eric Bradley
Adam Muirhead

2 YEAR
Shedrick Walker

3 YEAR
Russell Coers

7 YEAR
Tommy Sutherland
Paul Cockerham

8 YEAR
Daniel Ballard

10 YEAR (receieved a pin)
Justin Rudd
Chaplain Ronnie Dabney
Josh Droll

11 YEAR
Lt. Brad Chambers

15 YEAR (received a pin)
Lynn Lambert
Captain Michael Chambers

17 YEAR
Lt. Sal Perales

22 YEARS
Jackie Cate

23 YEARS
Assistant Chief Randy Boyd

36 YEARS
Chief Don Chambers

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR-Eric Bradley (chosen by the Chief)
FIREMEN OF THE YEAR- Lt. Brad Chambers (chosen by the local firemen)

After a wonderful meal of chicken and dressing and/or bbq brisket, homemade potato salad, the participants enjoyed cobbler for dessert. Each fireman was congratulated and appreciation for their dedication was expressed by the ESD #3 Board. Board members include Jackie Cate, Jr (President), Murrie Wainscott, Howard Morgan, James Steele and Vicente Guerrero.