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4 Annual First Responders Appreciation Night
Memory of young Cooper Pennoyer honored during speeches
by Cassie Kushniruk
Edson first responders were honored at the
Lions Club Hall on March 2 as they were
treated to a special night out full of fun,
th
laughter, and fellowship for the 4 annual First
Responders Appreciation Dinner and Dance.
“This event was originally started by my wife,
Kristie Gomuwka, and I four years ago when
we saw some unfortunate tragic events in our
community,” said Edson Citizens on Patrol
Vice President and Town of Edson Mayor
Kevin Zahara. “We wanted to bring first
responders together to thank them for their
work that they do in our community each and
every day.”
From firefighters to RCMP members, Edson's
first responders enjoyed the evening spent
showing off their moves on the dance floor,
joking with fellow colleagues, and simply
chatting with each other off duty. “It's really an
opportunity for you all to come together and
converse and have some fun,” Zahara said to
the attendants.
“This could not have happened without the
volunteers,” said Zahara, who thanked the Edson Fire Chief Tyler Robinson,Director of Protective Services Alan Schram, and Edson Mayor Kevin
Zahara (far right) presented Ian Carol with the Edson Fire Department an Alberta Emergency Services
many groups who helped make it possible. Medal for 12 years of service during the 4 annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner and Dance on
th
During this time, Zahara invited a few local March 2. photo Cassie Kushniruk
dignitaries and first responders to say a few
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE words concerning the importance of first
responders and their impact on the community.
Attendants were not prepared for the
Professional Digital emotional speech delivered by Edson RCMP
Staff Sergeant Peter King.
Passport System “There are two people that aren't here:
photos ready Sergeant [Jason] Pennoyer and Constable
[Sarah] Pennoyer,” King began.“January 11,
in minutes 2019 destroyed their life and collectively we
while you wait... are here to celebrate Cooper Pennoyer.
“Tonight is a monument for firefighters, EMS,
and RCMP to collectively come together to
represent who we are. We come together when
The Weekly Anchor things go sideways, no matter who it involves.”
King received a sea of applause and a
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson standing ovation for his emotional and heartfelt
words as he reminded everyone to remember
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 the Pennoyers during this time.
Edson Fire Chief Tyler Robinson echoed
King's statement, adding that the Edson Fire
Department is also feeling the loss of young
Cooper. “I can't begin to explain how it's hit the
whole first responder community,” he said.
“On a more positive note…this year has been
an absolutely incredible year,” said Robinson. Director of Protective Services Alan Schram (middle) and MP Jim Eglinski (right) presented Edson Fire
th
“There have been a lot of changes and we're Chief Tyler Robinson (left) with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal during the 4 annual First
PASSPORT moving forward and growing and we're doing Responders Appreciation Dinner and Dance on March 2. photo Cassie Kushniruk
PHOTOS & MORE an amazing job. Edson has a great group of EDSON DRY CLEANERS
Professional Digital folks protecting and looking after them every
day.”
Passport System responders were honored with awards for their 780-723-7503
photos ready MP Jim Eglinski also gave mentions to diligent and continued service. 108 50 Street
in minutes... Cooper, "It's so hard when you lose someone Tyler Robinson was presented with the Fire
under your watch,” he said. “Sometimes the Services Exemplary Service Medal, which
wrong things happen; that's just the way it is." honors members of recognized Canadian fire
Eglinski thanked the first responders for services who have served for over 20 years, as All F/R Rated
putting their lives on the line daily for the sake well as the Alberta Emergency Services Medal
of the community, while also giving mentions for 22 years of service. Winter
to the families and significant others of these Another Alberta Emergency Services Medal
individuals.“When we go fight fires or go was presented to Ian Carol with the Edson Fire Coveralls
patrol, we leave loved ones behind and I want Department for 12 years of service.
to thank the families of our first responders “On behalf of the community of Edson, we'd
The Weekly Anchor who lay at home wondering if he or she is like to thank our first responders for everything and Jackets
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson going to be okay,” Eglinski said. “Thank you they do in our community,” said Zahara. “That
780-723-5787 for being the support for first responders. doesn't just mean responding to calls through
Without you, we couldn't do it.”
service; they're involved in our community and
Following the speeches, a couple first do things off duty to support our community.” 20% off
PASSPORT
PHOTOS & MORE
Professional Digital
Passport System
photos ready
in minutes...
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 4 MONDAY MARCH 11, 2019 MONDAY JULY 4, 2016 PAGE 2
th
4 Annual First Responders Appreciation Night
Memory of young Cooper Pennoyer honored during speeches
by Cassie Kushniruk
Edson first responders were honored at the
Lions Club Hall on March 2 as they were
treated to a special night out full of fun,
th
laughter, and fellowship for the 4 annual First
Responders Appreciation Dinner and Dance.
“This event was originally started by my wife,
Kristie Gomuwka, and I four years ago when
we saw some unfortunate tragic events in our
community,” said Edson Citizens on Patrol
Vice President and Town of Edson Mayor
Kevin Zahara. “We wanted to bring first
responders together to thank them for their
work that they do in our community each and
every day.”
From firefighters to RCMP members, Edson's
first responders enjoyed the evening spent
showing off their moves on the dance floor,
joking with fellow colleagues, and simply
chatting with each other off duty. “It's really an
opportunity for you all to come together and
converse and have some fun,” Zahara said to
the attendants.
“This could not have happened without the
volunteers,” said Zahara, who thanked the Edson Fire Chief Tyler Robinson,Director of Protective Services Alan Schram, and Edson Mayor Kevin
Zahara (far right) presented Ian Carol with the Edson Fire Department an Alberta Emergency Services
many groups who helped make it possible. Medal for 12 years of service during the 4 annual First Responders Appreciation Dinner and Dance on
th
During this time, Zahara invited a few local March 2. photo Cassie Kushniruk
dignitaries and first responders to say a few
PASSPORT PHOTOS & MORE words concerning the importance of first
responders and their impact on the community.
Attendants were not prepared for the
Professional Digital emotional speech delivered by Edson RCMP
Staff Sergeant Peter King.
Passport System “There are two people that aren't here:
photos ready Sergeant [Jason] Pennoyer and Constable
[Sarah] Pennoyer,” King began.“January 11,
in minutes 2019 destroyed their life and collectively we
while you wait... are here to celebrate Cooper Pennoyer.
“Tonight is a monument for firefighters, EMS,
and RCMP to collectively come together to
represent who we are. We come together when
The Weekly Anchor things go sideways, no matter who it involves.”
King received a sea of applause and a
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson standing ovation for his emotional and heartfelt
words as he reminded everyone to remember
DROP IN AND SEE! 780-723-5787 the Pennoyers during this time.
Edson Fire Chief Tyler Robinson echoed
King's statement, adding that the Edson Fire
Department is also feeling the loss of young
Cooper. “I can't begin to explain how it's hit the
whole first responder community,” he said.
“On a more positive note…this year has been
an absolutely incredible year,” said Robinson. Director of Protective Services Alan Schram (middle) and MP Jim Eglinski (right) presented Edson Fire
th
“There have been a lot of changes and we're Chief Tyler Robinson (left) with the Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal during the 4 annual First
PASSPORT moving forward and growing and we're doing Responders Appreciation Dinner and Dance on March 2. photo Cassie Kushniruk
PHOTOS & MORE an amazing job. Edson has a great group of EDSON DRY CLEANERS
Professional Digital folks protecting and looking after them every
day.”
Passport System responders were honored with awards for their 780-723-7503
photos ready MP Jim Eglinski also gave mentions to diligent and continued service. 108 50 Street
in minutes... Cooper, "It's so hard when you lose someone Tyler Robinson was presented with the Fire
under your watch,” he said. “Sometimes the Services Exemplary Service Medal, which
wrong things happen; that's just the way it is." honors members of recognized Canadian fire
Eglinski thanked the first responders for services who have served for over 20 years, as All F/R Rated
putting their lives on the line daily for the sake well as the Alberta Emergency Services Medal
of the community, while also giving mentions for 22 years of service. Winter
to the families and significant others of these Another Alberta Emergency Services Medal
individuals.“When we go fight fires or go was presented to Ian Carol with the Edson Fire Coveralls
patrol, we leave loved ones behind and I want Department for 12 years of service.
to thank the families of our first responders “On behalf of the community of Edson, we'd
The Weekly Anchor who lay at home wondering if he or she is like to thank our first responders for everything and Jackets
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson going to be okay,” Eglinski said. “Thank you they do in our community,” said Zahara. “That
780-723-5787 for being the support for first responders. doesn't just mean responding to calls through
Without you, we couldn't do it.”
service; they're involved in our community and
Following the speeches, a couple first do things off duty to support our community.” 20% off
PASSPORT
PHOTOS & MORE
Professional Digital
Passport System
photos ready
in minutes...
The Weekly Anchor
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
780-723-5787
