VFW Post 3232 Commander Bruce Andrade and Junior Vice Commander Gary Covert present First Responder of the Year awards at Monday’s Florence City Council meeting. Here, Florence Police Commander John Pitcher introduces Detective Brandon Bailey, Florence Police Officer of the Year. Receiving recognition for their exceptional service from the Florence Veterans of Foreign Wars were (from left) Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue Lt. Blair Campbell, Oregon State Police Trooper Justin Lindquist and Western Lane Ambulance District Paramedic Ali Gharib.

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