TOML CERT supports Heroes Luncheon

Mammoth Lakes CERT members directed traffic on 9-10-09 at the Mammoth Lakes Main Street Fire House for the ROTARY Clubs “Heroes Luncheon” an event held to honor those who have or are putting themselves in harms way to protect our country and our community.  First responders, U.S. Marines, local law enforcement agencies, SAR, local fire departments, Para Medics, Mammoth Mountain Ski Patrol and retired first responders were invited as were members of the Mammoth Lakes community.  This event is held to show respect the first responders who gave their lives on 9-11.

CERT members were thanked by ROTARY Club members and first responders for our assistance.  It feels wonderful to part of events such as this.  When asked what CERT’s roll was in the community we responded that we were second responders, volunteers who support the first responders however we can during an emergency or civic event.  CERT members are trained to provide first aid, CPR and employ an AED should they be first at the scene.

After the event I receive a call from a Vietnam era Navy fighter pilot thanking me for services provided by our CERT members.  This thank you was directed to all CERT members not just the four Barbara Richter, Lanee Beardsley, Dave Beardsley and me, who worked today we merely were the visible CERT members.  Locals came up to us and said we saw you at the KIDSAPOOLOSA, the 4^th of July events and the Jazz Jubilee, thank you.  Our team is getting recognized in our community.  Thank you all for serving.

Harry

Harry R. White
Mammoth Lakes CERT PIO