One of the most important roles of the Bedford Life Saving Crew officers is to recognize the outstanding performances of the volunteers of Squad 1. During our April Crew Meeting, Captain Shannon Zimmerman presented awards to two crew members who have gone far and above the call of duty.

Jimmy Powers received a special award plaque in recognition of 51 years of service! For over five-decades Jimmy has served the Bedford Community through he performance as a member of the Bedford Life Saving Crew. He is proof that volunteerism not only enriches the people served but can become one of life’s most enriching aspect for the volunteer. Thank you Jimmy Powers!

Captain Zimmerman also presented Jimmy Noell with the award and status of “Crew Member of the First Quarter of 2008.” Jimmy Noell has performed tirelessly as not only an ambulance operator but has spent many hours of his otherwise free time in vehicle and building maintenance. He’s the kind of man who, when he sees a burned out light hanging from a 16 foot ceiling doesn’t say, “somebody should fix that…” but grabs a ladder and fixes it! A small task by itself that, repeated over and over, makes a huge difference. He is a great example of attentiveness to detail and getting it done. Thank you Jimmy Noell!

(Pictures by Ivan Lowery 188)