Firemen Appreciation Event
Dick Moore, Past Exalted Ruler of Fullerton Elks Lodge No. 1993,
and Elk members, in appreciation of our Fireman and the 9/11 event, delivered 60 dinners
to Firemen in honor of the heroic bravery and dedication displayed by our brethren.
Members of the lodge delivered freshly cooked meals to 12 fire stations located in Fullerton, Placentia and Brea. Meals were assembled at the Fullerton Lodge and delivered by two-dozen Elks and their families and friends. The dinners consisted of Roasted Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Cranberry sauce, Bread loaves and twelve delicious apple pies generously donated by Polly’s Pies Corp.
The Fullerton Elks inaugurated this practice in 2009 with the purpose of
recognizing our fire fighters who protect and stand ready to keep us safe.
"It is uplifting for all who meet with our fireman and their genial nature and
coveted fitness. Our firemen are stalwart citizens committed to the safety of
our communities", says Dick.
On September 11, 2009 Elks member Mike Mathers, a Placentia resident,
inaugurated this program of bringing dinners to the fireman on duty and, because
of the uplifting spirit of the firemen, the Lodge intends to continue
bringing dinner to the firemen on each 9/11 day as a tradition in the coming
years.
“Only a life lived for others is worth living” by Albert Einstein…
For information call: (714) 870-1993, Dick Moore, Chairman, (714) 879-7075, Wil Cruz, Chairman Publicity and PR.
Photos: (1) Arlene wife of Elk Member Rene Ortiz, and Ralph Terrazas
preparing the food for the 12 Fire stations for delivery at the Elks Lodge.
(2) Dick Moore and wife Mary inspect the food baskets for each of the fire
stations. (3) Back Row (L-R) Firemen: James Holley, Erick Garcia, Jay Wisnienski,
Rebecca Brown, Larry Steven, Louie Arias. Front: Mary and Dick Moore,
“Butch”, Exalter Ruler, Ethan, son of Steve Vartanian. (4) The whole crew.
Wil Cruz, Chairman Publicity and PR
Fullerton Elks Lodge No. 1993
Res: (714) 879-7075
Bus: (714) 600-5484
wwilcruz@sbcglobal.net