Central Frontenac firefighters honoured

Dave Hansen | Feb 03, 2011

Photo: CF Fire Chief Mark MacDonald (centre) presents gifts to retired Chaplain Jim Tysick(l) and retired chief paul Lowery (r). Missing is retired Captain Bob Veley, who was unable to attend.

On January 29, the firefighters of Central Frontenac Fire and Rescue, District 4, Stations 4 and 6, Parham and Piccadilly, honoured three retired firefighters for their dedicated service to their community.

Those feted were former Chaplain Jim Tysick for 13 years 1993 to 2006, former Captain

Bob Veley 29 years,1981 to 2010, and former Chief Paul Lowery 34 years,1976 to 2010, the last 16 years as District 4 Chief.

A delicious potluck dinner was enjoyed by many current firefighters and family members. Also attending were Central Frontenac Fire Chief Mark MacDonald and Operations Deputy Chief Bill Young.

Engraved plaques were presented by District 4 Chief Bernie Quinn and Captain Dave Hansen on behalf of the District 4 Firefighters.

Chief Mark MacDonald presented engraved gifts on behalf of the municipality .

Photo 1 Chaplain Jim Tysick, retired, and Chief Paul Lowery, retired, cutting the cake

Photo 2: CF Fire Chief Mark MacDonald (centre) presents gifts to retired Chaplain Jim Tysick (l) and retired Chief Paul Lowery (r). Missing is retired Captain Bob Veley, who was unable to attend