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Three PrideStar Trinity EMS employees were honored last Tuesday with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Awards by the Department of Defense’s ESGR program.
Human Resources Specialist/EMT-B Cathy Lanoue, Operations Manager/EMT-B Amanda Lehman and Operations Supervisor/Paramedic Josh Swallow were nominated by PrideStar Trinity EMS EMT Curtis Chanthaboun, who serves in the Army National Guard.
“Supporting military members and their families is an important part of who we are as an organization,” said PrideStar Trinity EMS President and CEO David Daly. “We are incredibly proud of Cathy, Amanda and Josh for receiving this well-deserved recognition. Their leadership, compassion and commitment to our employees embody the values we strive to uphold every day.”
Chanthaboun, who is still out on deployment, recognized Lanoue, Lehman and Swallow for their unwavering support throughout his military commitments, which involved drill weekends, annual training, activations and deployments. He described how Lanoue, Lehman and Swallow consistently supported his military obligations, ensured he could focus on his service responsibilities with confidence and worked together to facilitate a smooth transition upon his leave and return from military duties. Their efforts went beyond simply meeting legal requirements, demonstrating a genuine commitment to supporting those who serve our nation.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Area Chair Doug Edwards visited PrideStar Trinity EMS to formally present the awards during a special recognition ceremony. It marked the first time the office has presented three Patriot Awards to employees from the same company at the same time. Officials noted it is “a testament to the culture of support and leadership found throughout PrideStar Trinity EMS.”
Prior to this year’s awards, PrideStar Trinity EMS’ Daly, Senior Vice President John Chemaly and Director of Operations John Hebert received the Patriot Award in years past.