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Award Recipients
Every year the 200 Club of Ocean County recognizes heroic acts of valor by police, fire and first aid. We also salute those public servants who have selflessly given of themselves for the public good. We recognize these individuals with Meritorious Service Awards. Ocean County’s heroes are publicly recognized at an annual banquet held in their honor. Each recipient is called forward and presented before their peers, family, and grateful citizens with a plaque, 200 Club Watch, 200 Club pin and a cash gift. To support families of the uniformed services we also award annual “David Ascione Memorial Scholarships” administered by the Ocean County Foundation and open to students who are either personally involved or have a family member involved in the uniformed services. David Ascione, was a founding trustee of the 200 Club of Ocean County and was deeply involved in the public service of Ocean County throughout his life. |
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Award Recipients
2009 Valor Awards  Patrolman Michael Garvey of the Seaside Park Police Department, rescued four distressed swimmers trapped in a rip current.  Assistant Chief Steven Affuso of the Waretown Fire Department, while off-duty and without any protective gear or assistance, rescued three victims from an overturned burning vehicle, fully engulfed in flames.  Beach Haven Patrolmen Cliff Hagaman and James Lemmo rescued an unconscious individual from a fire at a condominium complex. Patrolman Andrew Wahlberg of the Beach Haven Police Department also aided the unconscious individual who had a blocked airway and could not breathe.  Sergeant Herman Pharo of the Stafford Township Police Department disarmed a suicidal female who was threatening to injure people with a sharp knife.  Lakewood Police Officers Kevin Seunath and Joseph Gregg were confronted by a knife-wielding assailant while investigating a case of domestic violence. After a struggle ensued, the suspect dropped the knife, which prevented a potential deadly situation.  Officer Michael DelValle of the Lakewood Police Department was one of the first to arrive at the scene of a house fire with a child trapped inside. He entered the home without protective gear, located the child, and returned him to safety. Meritorious Service Awards  Michael Franzoso of the Lavallette Volunteer Fire Company #1  Robert Bradley Sr. of the Lavallette Volunteer Fire Company #1  Ethel Wright of the Bayville First Aid Squad  Major Albert Della Fave of the New Jersey State Police, for his 24 years of service with the NJSP. He has served many positions such as Regional Operations Intelligence Center Task Force Commander, which encompasses the Office of Cease Fire Operations.  New Jersey State Police Trooper I Joseph Dino was awarded for his Meritorious Service in the apprehension of multiple suspects in a murder of a local victim.  Warren Abrecht of the Forked River Volunteer Fire Company  Forked River Volunteer Firefighter Charles Grant was recognized for his more than 65 years of service. David Ascione Memorial Scholarships Rachel Elyse Ascione, Continuing Ed Class |
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Valor Award Recipients
2007
Patrolman Christopher Mulch, Stafford Township Police Department Patrolman Herbert Miller, Stafford Township Police Department Patrolman Philip Mauro, Stafford Township Police Department Patrolman Erik Miick of the Lakewood Police Department Sergeant Herman Pharo, Patrolman Jeffrey Ross, Patrolman Kenneth Schiattarella, Patrolman Daniel Samaritano, Patrolman Michael Morrin, Patrolman Robert Woodring, Patrolman Drew Smith, and Patrolman Jason Costello of the Stafford Township Police Department, Patrolman Robert Flynn and Sam Dellasala of the Lacey Township Police Department, and Officer Steven Frazzee of the Harvey Cedars Police Department, of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, South Outstanding Achievement Award for winning the World SWAT Challenge in April 2007. |
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Valor Award Recipients
2006 Staff Sergeant Kenneth Gross, New Jersey State Police, Point Pleasant Station, Marine Bureau Trooper I Frederick Hatrack, New Jersey State Police, Point Pleasant Station Class II Special Officer Ryan Fitzgerald, Lavallette Police Department Patrolman Michael Ruiz, Lakewood Police Department Patrolman Vincent J. Manco, Manchester Police Department Unit Valor Award Recipients
Sergeant Herman Pharo, Patrolman Jeffrey Ross, Patrolman Kenneth Schiattarella, Patrolman Daniel Samaritano, Patrolman Michael Morrin, Patrolman Robert Woodring, Patrolman Drew Smith, and Patrolman Jason Costello of the Stafford Township Police Department, Patrolman Robert Flynn and Sam Dellasala of the Lacey Township Police Department, and Officer Steven Frazzee of the Harvey Cedars Police Department, of the Ocean County Regional SWAT Team, South Outstanding Achievement Award for winning the World SWAT Challenge in April 2007. NEW JERSEY STATE POLICE Staff Sergeant Kenneth Wilson Trooper I Sameh Amin Trooper I David DeGroot Sergeant 1st Class Jeffrey Algor Trooper I John Eustace Trooper I Christian Dreyer Trooper II Douglas Lemanowicz Tug Boat Fire Rescue MANCHESTER POLICE DEPT. AND MANCHESTER EMC Arthur Abline Patrolman James Komsa Patrolman Stephen Hankins Patrolman Vincent DeRome III Patrolman Paul Bachovchin Patrolman Brian Collins Patrolman Vincent Manco Sergeant Glenn Murphy Senior Care Facility Explosion and Rescue
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Scholarship Recipients The 2006 David Ascione Memorial Scholarships were announced by 200 Club Trustees Carey Trevisan and Anne Ascione Hartman. These scholarships are provided in the name of David Ascione, a founding trustee of the 200 Club of Ocean County. The scholarship fund is administered by the Ocean County Foundation and is open to students who attend the College, and are either personally involved or have a family member involved in the uniformed services. This year, over $11,300 in scholarships were awarded to initial and renewal recipients. Initial recipients are Laura Britton, Stephen Shadiack Jr., Michael Mitchell, Biranne Nesta, Ashley Stewart, and Darren Rotondella. The renewal recipient is Eric Spiecker. |
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Detective Frank Heim, Stafford Township Police DepartmentVALOR AWARD RECIPIENTS 2005 Firefighter James Ecks, Lakewood Fire Department Police Officer Thomas D'Elia, Lakewood Police Department Firefighter James Gally, Lakewood Fire Department Chief Paul McGinley, Pleasant Plains Volunteer Firefighter Detective Sergeant Robert Wells, Point Pleasant Boro Police Department Sergeant James Citta, Seaside Park Police Patrolman Dan Fitzgerald, Seaside Park Police Firefighter Richard Keller of the Toms River Volunteer Fire Company #2 Captain Frederick Capper, Lakewood Police Department
2004 Officer Jennifer Jukas, Dover Twp. Police Department Lieutenant William Ihrig, Silverton Volunteer Fire Co. Staff Sergeant Steven Jones, New Jersey State Police Mr. Jonathan Yahr, Navy Lakehurst Fire and Emergency Svcs. Mr. Matthew Croslin, Navy Lakehurst Fire and Emergency Svcs. Captain Peter Hartney, Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 & EMS Firefighter Michael Wolfschmidt, Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. #1 & EMS Captain Charles H. Smith, Lakewood Police Department Captain Frederick Capper, Lakewood Police Department 2003 Chief Brian Sauers, East Dover Fire Co. #4 Walter Shaffery, Barnegat First Aid Squad Patrolman Steven Bogart, Little Egg Harbor PD Patrolman Michael Pritsch, Little Egg Harbor PD Sgt. Christopher Anderson, Tuckerton PD Patrolman Robert Simon, Surf City Police Dept. Firefighter Dennis Laureigh, Bayville Vol. Fire Co. #1 2002 Lt. Vincent Storino, Point Pleasant Beach Fire Dept. Lt. John DeMillo, Point Pleasant Beach Fire Dept. Trooper Clark Motley, New Jersey State Police Trooper Alexander Koopalethes, New Jersey State Police Trooper Joseph DeMarino, New Jersey State Police Trooper John Schilling, New Jersey State Police Officer Joseph Goertz, Lakewood PD Captain Keith Noesges, Jersey City Fire Dept. Kathy Gallagher, Student Nurse, EMS 2001 Officer John Roland, Manchester Twp. PD Officer Glenn Murphy, Manchester Twp. PD Firefighter Fred Fritz, Pleasant Plains Fire Dept. Asst. Chief Paul McGinley, Pleasant Plains Fire Dept. Officer Michael Zwick, Lakewood PD Firefighter James Gally, Lakewood Fire Dept. Mr. Dennis Gay, Jr., Lanoka Harbor 2000 Officer Michael Brosnan, Dover Twp. PD Officer Dennis Mansfield, Dover Twp. PD Dr. Michael Felicetta, 200 Club member Chief Alexander Stalfa, Herbertsville Fire Co. #24 First Lieutenant Ronald Piszar, Herbertsville Fire Co. #24 Captain Patrick F. Howell, Manchester Fire Co. #1 Firefighter Michael S. Howell, Manchester Fire Co. #1 Firefighter Jason Flanagan, Manchester Fire Co. #1 Firefighter John Stubing, Toms River Fire Co. #1 Sgt. Thomas Holmes, Lakewood PD Officer James Wesley, Lakewood PD Officer Michael McCabe, Lakewood PD Officer James Vandezilver, Lakewood PD Mr. Christopher Falco, IBSP employee Mr. Gregory Behnke 1999 Trooper Bruce A. Figular, NJ State Police Former Chief Gary Simone, East Dover Vol. Fire Co. #4 Patrolman Brian Nesta, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman Ronald Rader, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman Richard Ross, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman Jerry Falkowski, Harvey Cedars PD 1998 Patrolman Anthony Cucchiara, Manchester Twp. PD Patrolman Robert Redington, Lakewood Twp. PD Patrolman Steven Kelusak, Lakewood Twp. PD Patrolman Raymond Maloney, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman Robert Fielding, Dover Twp. PD Firefighter Louis DeAngelo Jr., Silverton Vol. Fire Dept. Firefighter Scott Ireland Ms. Leslie Gardner, Toms River First Aid Squad Firefighter William McCrystal Jr., Ocean Beach Vol. Fire Co. 1997 Patrolman John Linck, Stafford Twp. PD Patrolman James Ogle, Lakewood Twp. PD Patrolman Michael Leming, Manchester Twp. PD Patrolman Terry O´Brien, Manchester Twp. PD 1996 Patrolman Roger Hull, South Toms River PD Patrolman Anthony Melchione, South Toms River PD Patrolman Raymond Maloney, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman Bruce Burgess, Dover Twp. PD Asst. Chief John Lightbody, Jr., East Dover Fire Co. Firefighter Sean Feltri, Seaside Heights Fire Dept. Firefighter Gregory Graichen, Seaside Heights Fire Dept. Firefighter Joseph Paolo, Seaside Heights Fire Dept. Firefighter William Rumbolo, Seaside Heights Fire Dept. Sgt. John Sarnoski, Harvey Cedars Police Dept. Firefighter Sean MacCotter, High Point Fire Dept. First Aider Jeff Van Meter, Barnegat Light First Aid Squad 1995 Firefighter Gary Avazier, Brick Twp. Fire Dept. Firefighter Kevin Batzel, Brick Twp. Fire Dept. Sgt. William Herkert, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman Ralph Stocco, Dover Twp. PD Firefighter Bob Yocano, Bamber Lakes Fire Dept. 1994 Patrolman Mark Bajada, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman Kelly Conklin, Dover Twp. PD Trooper Thomas Janicky, NJ State Police Fire Chief Fred Mitchell, Bayville Fire Co. #1 Patrolman Frank Palino, Dover Twp. PD Detective John Thievon, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman Leonard Weg, Dover Twp. PD Patrolman George Wetzel, Dover Twp. PD CIVILIAN VALOR AWARDS 2003 Mr. John Fisher, Beachwood Lt. Colonel Ferdinand V. Morrone, Port Authority Director MERITORIOUS SERVICE RECIPIENTS 2007 Mr. Charles Brocklebank of the Forked River Volunteer Fire Company Mr. Robert Bea of the Forked River Volunteer Fire Company Mr. Richard Cornelius of the Forked River Volunteer Fire Company Mr. Donald Wallis of the Forked River Volunteer Fire Company Fire Chief Robert Clark of the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company #1 Monsignor Philip A. Lowry 2006 Stephen C. LaChance, New Egypt Fire Company Station 39 Former Chief Thomas Miserendo, Beachwood Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Kenneth Buntain, Forked River Volunteer Fire Company Donald F. McGarry, Silverton Volunteer Fire Company #1 William P. Cunningham, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Firefighter Anthony Dunham, Lakewood Fire Department Francis Donnelly, Silverton Volunteer Fire Company #1 Detective John Thievon, Dover Township Police Department Chief of Police Larry D. Parker, Stafford Township Police Department Mr. Joseph J. Howell Sr., Manchester Twp. Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Thomas Reutter, Seaside Heights Fire Dept. Robert H. Weil, Silverton Vol. Fire Co. #1 Salvatore Minneci, Bayville Vol. Fire Co. Detective John Thievon, Dover Twp. Police Dept. Mr. Thomas Morris, Sr., Silverton Vol. Fire Co. Mr. E. David Millard, Ocean County Prosecutor Mr. Marvin T. Cranmer, Ship Bottom Vol. Fire Co. #1 Chief Thomas S. McCallum, Manchester Twp. PD Mr. William Britton, Pleasant Plains Vol. Fire Dept. Mr. John Oeser, Pleasant Plains Vol. Fire Dept. Ms. Denise Brass, New Egypt First Aid & Emergency Squad Mr. Ronald Weingroff, Toms River Fire Co. #1 20 years in First Aid Service 1997 Chief John C. Moody, Beachwood Borough PD Chief George Powell, Ship Bottom Fire Co. Asst. Prosecutor Steven Janosko, Ocean County Prosecutor´s Office Chief Harold Payne, Manchester Twp. PD Mr. Raymond McKelvey, Pleasant Plains Fire Dept. Mr. Clifford Wright, Bayville First Aid Squad Mr. Fred Etting, East Dover First Aid Squad SPECIAL MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS 1997 Mr. Robert N. Salters Mr. Joseph Hoosack IN MEMORIAM Patrolman William Preslar, Lakewood Police Department 5/2007 |
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