FIRST RESPONDERS RECOGNIZED

First Responder Appreciation Day was recognized in Amity Township on Sunday, July 17. The ceremony included unfurling a giant American flag.

Sunday, July 17, was First Responder Appreciation Day in Amity Township at St. Paul’s UCC. This is one of many events recently hosted by Thunder Outreach Ministries to honor local first responders. Fire fighters from Birdsboro Union Fire Department, Monarch Fire Company, and Amity Fire Company in addition to law enforcement officials from Amity Township Police Department, and emergency medical technicians participated in the event. Organizers noted a special thanks to Ken Biles for planning the service, St. Paul’s Ladies Aid for preparing the luncheon, Chaplain Mark Malizzi for being a “divine instigator” and for State Rep. David Maloney for his support.

COURTESY OF MARK MALIZZI

COURTESY OF MARK MALIZZI Southern Berks-area first responders participate in the annual appreciation ceremony.

First responders fold the flag.

Local first responders gathered for the appreciation event on Sunday, July 17, at St. Paul’s UCC.

First Responder Appreciation Day was recognized in Amity Township on Sunday, July 17.