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Servicemembers from across the peninsula were honored at the People to People International award banquet at the Grand Ballroom of the Grand Ambassador Hotel in Seoul, Dec. 20. Spc. Ronald Bunno, assigned to 2-2 Assault Battalion, is flanked by Gen. Curtis M. Scaparrotti (right), United Nations Command, Combined Forces Command, United States Forces Korea commander, and Dr. Kim Gil Youn (left), chairwoman of PTPI Korea National Headquarters. The honorees were recognized for their community outreach, selfless service, volunteering time, and their commitment to a stronger U.S.-Korean friendship. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Graziani, USAG Yongsan Public Affairs Office)
(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison commander, recognized the December and January Volunteers of the Month and the Volunteers of the Quarter at the Communmity Information Briefing Jan. 28, 2014.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leaders Col. Mary Martin and Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Rocco recognized the community's outstanding volunteers during the Sept. 30 Community Information Briefing.
2010 Selfless Senior, Anne Meyer-Miner, is not only academically focused – she will have completed 25 college credits upon graduation from high school – and she has been active in 4-H for the past nine years. She was one of the 2009 New Mexico State 4-H Ambassadors; this role allowed her to help plan two statewide conferences, teach leadership workshops to kids from around the state and represent New Mexico in Washington, D.C. She has helped raise money for the UNM Cancer Center, the Heart Hospital and Watermelon Ranch Animal Rescue. She has volunteered at the Cuba Food Pantry, the Senior Olympics, Roadrunner Food Bank and has participated in the Great American Bake Sale and Festival of Trees. Annually, Anne participates in community trash pick-up days. Over the years she has worked to prevent the erosion of trails in the Sandia Mountains, played her harp for patients at the Heart Hospital and made holiday cards for senior center residents. Before heading to college, Anne will spend a month in Norway with a 4-H international exchange program, staying with a host family. Anne is successful at all she attempts because she is dependable, humble, kind and she has an amazing ability to quietly lead others.
A Selfless Senior is a student who gives back to her community, who hasn’t been recognized by her high school, who has made a positive impact on others facing difficulties and whose character sets her apart.
Learn more about Selfless Seniors on the Albuquerque Public Schools website >>
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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At the end of the hall is the main altar where the predominant Deities of the temple stand. There may be other side altars as well. Only the priest enters the Deities' room, while everyone observes from outside. The Deities should be gorgeously dressed in the finest fabrics and decorated with ornaments, jewellery and garlands of flowers. The Vedic tradition teaches that when much time, effort and opulence is afforded in decorating the Deity, then everyone can come and enjoy the extraordinary beauty of the temple and be inspired with a mood of sacrifice and selflessness. Without centring their service on the Deity, the tendency of the people will be to expend their efforts on individual improvement of material standards, by which they develop an attitude of selfishness, greed and separatism.
Most Hindu temples are open every day of the year from morning to night, except for a short period in the afternoon, but visitors like to come at the times of the arati ceremonies which are performed several times daily. During arati the priest offers different articles of worship to the Deity. These include: incense, ghee lamps, water for bathing, a small napkin for drying, flowers and peacock and yak-tail fans. A conch is blown at the beginning and end of the arati, and throughout the ceremony the priest rings a small bell to attract the attention of the Deity and the audience to the worship.
During arati the devotees sing special hymns, and then kirtan. Kirtan is sung in a responsive manner using mantras (short verses composed of the names of God) such as the maha-mantra:
Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare
Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
LAFD Event - 100218
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On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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Young people girls and boy volunteers outdoors helping nature planting trees digging ground with shovel talking smiling cheerful
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Hessen Minister President Volker Bouffier recognized several U.S. military civilians and an American Soldier during the annual Hessentag celebration, this year in Bensheim, June 6-15.
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
LAFD Event - 100218
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Persimmon Dinner," in Memory of Norman Bethune" ...and healers around the world who selflessly devote their lives to the health and happiness of others...
Organized by the Peace Plus One - World Sustainability Project, World Sustainability Organization.
In attendance:
Tiffany, Paul, Xue Mei, Sophia, Jason, Tony, Ivy, Tanna, Luke, Echo, Vicky, Grace, Stephanie, Frederick, Alina, Eric, Philip, Mr. Li and staff of the Vegan Hut restaurant in Beijing.
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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(Photos by Volker Ramspott)
U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden salutes its outstanding volunteers during the Community Information Briefing May 27, 2014.
(Photos by Mark Warren)
Outstanding Soldiers and civilian employees were recognized during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden All-Hands Assembly March 28, 2014.
(Photos by Mark Warren)
Outstanding Soldiers and civilian employees were recognized during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden All-Hands Assembly March 28, 2014.
Humility aka Modesty (opposes pride) - Modest behavior, selflessness, and the giving of respect. Giving credit where credit is due; not unfairly glorifying one's own self.
I take little to no credit for any amazingness portrayed in this image. Every ounce of creativity held within it came directly from others here on flickr (the 365 group, more specifically.)
- first off we have Rachel-B who inspired me with her rock angel last week... granted there's snow on the ground, I still thought it was the perfect opportunity to copycat the shot. (ftr: my driveway is all gravel, and there's barely even an inch out there)
- secondly, teekathepony's Day 14 - Jan. 16 led me straight to the snow... (was trying to get a purity vein here with the fun frolicking in the background!)
- and finally, there's Casa De Woof, who's constant 2forTuesday shots make me want to polish my skills!
I had no imagination flowing through me today... instead my brain was swimming with thoughts on copyright, CreativeCommons, attribution, the impact of simplified "publishing" with the advances of the internet, etc. Sooooo, this seemed appropriate *shrug*
[blogged]
(Photos by Mark Warren)
Outstanding Soldiers and civilian employees were recognized during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden All-Hands Assembly March 28, 2014.
Quizás no es tan especial, es simple, es directo.
Soy yo y un montón de bellos cúmulos.
Soy yo solo en un centro que aunque centro sea estoy solo y acabo de decir lo mismo diferente.
Hay muchos de esos días en los que sabes qué es lo que te gustaría estar haciendo, pero de alguna forma no lo haces. De alguna forma éste lugar en el que estás no es el que especialmente hubieras escogido. De muchas formas éste mundo puede jodernos a todos, puede patearnos tanto por atrás como por enmedio.
Pero también es una cama gigante y un sostén inmenso
Quiero conservar mi lucha hoy contra el puto mundo que intenta joderme y mi sonrisa es suficientemente fuerte. Se apaga aveces, se esfuma aveces. Pero con cada uno de sus regresos me siento completo y valiente, porque no es fácil, porque es difícil y mucho, pero no fuera de alcance.
KABUL, 03 April 2016 - Deminers risk their lives in the service of protecting others and create access for vital development and reconstruction activities to take place, said Mark Bowden, the Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan at an event marking the international day for mine awareness.
Wais Ahmad Barmak, State Minister for Disaster Management and Humanitarian Affairs also addressed the audience of around 100 people which included officials from national and international de-mining agencies, donor representatives, journalists and UN officials.
Praising the selflessness and commitment of deminers, Mr. Bowden said they face not only the hazards of their work, but also the risk of attack getting to and from the worksite and while doing the job. Just yesterday media reported that 15 de-miners had been abducted in western Herat province.
The existence of landmines and unexploded ordnance in Afghanistan still poses a serious threat to the lives and livelihoods of thousands of Afghan citizens. During 2015, 388 Afghans were killed or injured by mines and explosive remnants of war (ERW). In addition, pressure-plate improvised explosive devices were a major danger, causing 1,051 civilian casualties (including 459 deaths) in 2015, according to a UNAMA report.
Mr. Bowden said the work of deminers makes possible “the access for other humanitarian actors to undertake development and reconstruction activities, and lays the foundations of a sustainable peace. Last year in Kunduz it was the demining organizations who were the first responders to enter the city and begin the task of clearing landmines and unexploded remnants of war.”
Mr. Barmak said more than three-quarters of contaminated land in Afghanistan has been cleared, involving the destruction of some 19 million mines and ERW. Yet, 4,200 contaminated areas covering over 600 square kilometres of land remain.
Based on the Ottawa convention, Afghanistan needs to free the country of mines and ERW by 2013 at an estimated cost of up to $550 million, said Mr. Barmak.
Mr. Bowden said the UN is entirely committed to the process of transitioning the demining to the government and will continue to advance towards the goal of sustainable national ownership leading to the complete elimination of mines and explosive remnants of war by 2023.
The Kabul event included endorsement of Afghanistan’s five-year National Mine Action Strategic Plan to 2020, the screening of a documentary film, “A deminer’s story” and an exhibition of de-mining equipement.
International Day of Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action is marked globally on 4 April.
Photo by UNAMA / Fardin Waezi.
(Photos by Mark Warren)
Outstanding Soldiers and civilian employees were recognized during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden All-Hands Assembly March 28, 2014.
(Photos by Karl Weisel)
Wiesbaden military community members and members of the Hessen Landeskommando gathered at Veterans Park on Clay Kaserne Nov. 7 to pay tribute to military members during a special Veterans Day commemoration.
Felicitation richly deserved:
Hail the hero, Khalil thanks God
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) in collaboration with the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited yesterday paid tribute to Meher Mohammed Khalil who was at the wheel in the coach that drove the Sri Lankan cricket team towards safety at the Gadaffi Stadium in Lahore when it came under terrorist fire on March 3.
Khalil and his wife were felicitated by Sri Lanka Cricket and the Pakistan High Commission of Colombo along with the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited who invited him for a week long holiday in Sri Lanka following his selfless act of heroism.
The Minister of Sports and Recreation Gamini Lokuge commended the brave act of Khalil while considering him as a hero of all time. The Minister also reminded the close relationships that exist between the two countries and the support provided by Pakistan to gain Test status in 1981
His entire stay in Sri Lanka will be borne by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited under the patronage of its Chairman and Senior Journalist Bandula Padmakumara who also attended the felicitation ceremony along with ANCL Director Finance Shan Shanmuganathan, Director Legal and Administration Rasanga Harishchandra and General Manager Abhaya Amaradasa.
Khalil also received special cash awards from Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel (Rs. 500,000), Taj Television (US $ 2500), Sri Lanka Cricket (US $ 10,000) and the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (Rs. 500,000).
These presentations were made by the Chairperson of Sri Lanka Telecom and Sri Lanka Telecom Mobitel Leisha de Silva Chandrasena, Suren Amarasekera, Mark Benson of Taj Television Limited, former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardena and the present Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara.
An emotional Khalil said that the Sri Lankan people are quite friendly and he feels very much as if he is in Lahore or in any other part of Pakistan. He also reminded that before March 3 there was only one person called Khalil but now there are more than 16 million Khalils who are willing to guide the Sri Lankan team while expressing Pakistan’s willingness to host their neighbours in the future.
Khalil thanked God for providing him the strength and the courage to perform this act of heroism and save the Sri Lankan cricketers from total disaster.
The Minister of Sports and Public Recreation Gamini Lokuge commended the brave act of Khalil while considering him as a hero of all time. The Minister also reminded the close relationships that exist between the two countries and the support provided by Pakistan to gain Test status in 1981.
The Minister further reminded the incident in which the former High Commissioner of Pakistan was saved by the Sri Lankan armed forces following a terrorists attack in Colombo in 2006.
He stated that on the field too Pakistan have been a great friend and recalled the 1996 World Cup where teams from India and Pakistan visited the country when some of the other teams refused to play in Colombo.
Meanwhile the Chairman of Sri Lanka Cricket D. Somachandra de Silva stated that Meher Mohammed Khalil was able to save the entire nation through his quick thinking and action.
“If the unexpected happened the consequences would have been beyond redemption. However you saved our cricketers from a serious repercussion for which we as a nation salute you in the warm and friendly style best known among all Sri Lankans”
“Not only you are a hero to our nation I think you are a true Pakistani hero and to the cricket loving public of the World”. De Silva also commended the efforts of President Mahinda Rajapaksa whose prompt action, support and commitment that helped the Sri Lankan team to arrive home safely, even when he was out of the country.
De Silva also thanked the Minister of Sports and Recreation Gamini Lokuge who acted calmly from the moment the team was attacked by the terrorists in helping the SLC to get the players back home on the same day.
De Silva said that it is important to forget this dreadful incident and look towards to the future with great hope. “Sri Lanka and Pakistan always had a warm and friendly relationship over the years.
But let us leave this incident behind us as Sri Lanka look forward to an even a stronger bond between the two nations.”
Skipper Mahela Jayawardena said that in the beginning they did not know much about Khalil as the players were initially getting medical treatment in the dressing room. But once they had realised his brave act they were able to meet Khalil at the Air Force Base in Lahore from which point they were airlifted to Colombo on a special flight.
Also present at this occasion were Presidential Advisor A. H. M. Azwer, Secretary to the Minister of Sports and Public Recreation S. Liyanagama, Secretary SLC Nishantha Ranatunga and many national players and their family members and relatives.
(Photos by Mark Warren)
Outstanding Soldiers and civilian employees were recognized during the U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden All-Hands Assembly March 28, 2014.
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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New Windsor, NY - On the evening of December 8th, 2017 the New York Army National Guard 1st Battalion 258th Field Artillery Regiment commanded by LTC Peter Mehling, held their annual St Barbara’s Ball and Award Ceremony. The Honorable Order of Saint Barbara Award was presented to Captain Adam Connolly, currently assigned to the NY Army National Guard 42nd Infantry “Rainbow” as the Joint Air Ground Integration Center (JAGIC) Chief.
The award recognizes exceptional service by Field artillery soldiers of the 258 Field Artillery Regiment and links the Field artillerymen of the past and present together in a brotherhood of professionalism, selfless service and sacrifice symbolized by the Saint Barbara Award.
The 258 also presented the Artillery Order of Molly Pitcher Award, which recognizes non-military individuals who have voluntarily contributed in a significant way to the improvement of the Field Artillery Community.
The Honored Guest speaker for the evening was Colonel Andrew Anderson, Commander of the 197th Field Artillery brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard. Photos by Cpt Mark Getman/New York Guard State Defense Force
On October 2nd, 2018, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) recognized the off-duty actions of Engineer Danny Lynch who selflessly saved multiple homes in his neighborhood during the raging Thomas Fire in Ventura County. Also present for the recognition was Captain Dennis Cameron of the Torrance Fire Department, who was on a Thomas Fire Strike Team that Engineer Lynch teamed up with.
The incident took place Dec 3rd and 4th, 2017. Captain Cameron’s Engine company arrived in the city of Ventura around midnight to Engineer Lynch’s neighborhood that already had multiple homes burning and civilians evacuating. Fortunately Danny had his turnouts with him. He approached Captain Cameron on the street, identified himself as an off-duty LAFD firefighter, and asked if he could help. Several houses were burning on both sides of the street and resources were spread very thin, so Captain Cameron gave Mr. Lynch some quick direction. Danny then took off with a hoseline to a house that was just starting to light off and swiftly went to work. He came back a few minutes later saying flames were in the attic and wanted a pike pole, then took off again. A few minutes later he returned again asking for a chainsaw and ladder. This time Captain Cameron went with Engineer Lynch to check on his progress.
At this point he had already pulled ceiling and knocked down the bulk of the fire from inside the house, but recognized that the roof needed to be opened up to fully extinguish the fire and save the house. Both members went to the roof, Danny cut several holes and then brought the hoseline to the roof to complete extinguishment. Engineer Lynch spent almost an hour by himself making sure this house didn’t burn down. His actions continued...
At this point he pulled his hoseline down the street to assist Firefighters battling other burning homes, and continued to work with the Strike Team through the night until the water supply was lost and all companies had to retreat.
It is important to mention that the Thomas Fire was the largest wildfire the State of California had ever seen at that point, and approximately 240 homes were threatened in Danny's neighborhood alone. Fire resources were stretched to their max, therefore Danny was required to at times to act alone, however he made calculated operational decisions based upon safety and situational awareness, while wearing full personal protective equipment, and maintaining close communication with the Strike Team Captain.
Due to his courageous actions, Engineer Lynch was responsible for saving several homes, and is worthy of formal recognition.
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The Greater Manchester Police Sikh Police Association was formally launched on Saturday 7 December at a ceremony at the Sri Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara in Whalley Range.
The event gave attendees the opportunity to experience a typical day in a Sikh place of worship and enjoy a traditional vegetarian meal known as Langar.
The day began with a message from the chair of the association, followed by speeches from Chief Constable Ian Hopkins and other guest speakers.
This event was aimed at all members of the police family, to give them the opportunity to see the Faith’s three core pillars, which are remembrance of God, selfless service and sharing with others.
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