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LFD Congratulates Our Everyday Hero
Friday, January 11, 2008

On December 31st Deanna Brown was recently presented the Everyday Hero award from the radio station Froggy 99.9 by April Brilliant. Deanna is an Active member, and Past president, of the Laurel Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She recently decided to join the the Ambulance Associate program as a member, and she is starting to take the NREMT-B course through the Delaware State Fire School in Georgetown, on Monday and Wednesdays. Deanna Decided that she needed to give back to the Laurel Fire Department for all of the time, hard work, and dedication they gave to her and her family in their time of need.

Deanna also dedicated alot of time and effort into raising money for the light the night walk in Rehoboth Beach. She raised over $3,710 in which her goal started out at $500 which was completed within two days. Team Gump which had over 30 walkers on October 13th raised over $7,000. The team?s goal was $1,500.

Deanna received this award for being a great role model, now a single working parent, a widow, a friend, an auxiliary member, a supporter for cancer research, and a student. Along with the Everyday hero plaque she received many gift certificates, and is invited to the Everyday hero banquet.

Congratulations Deanna the members of the LFD are very proud of you.

Story and Photos provided by Tara Truitt