Hometown heroes

Plymouth Noon Rotary Club ceremony honors first responders

    For nearly three decades, the Plymouth Noon Rotary Club has honored area public safety and first responders for exemplary job performance during the year.

    Last Friday, during a dedicated ceremony, Rotary members, public safety officials, families and friends gathered at the Plymouth Community Center to honor the heroes. This year, employees of the Department of Municipal Services (DMS) were honored along with both township and city police and fire officers and a paramedic from HVA, which serves the community.
    A brief account of the heroism of each those honored was met with resounding applause from the crowd.
    Honored this year from Plymouth DMS were Aaron Micek, DMS Team Lead and Water Operations. His award was presented by DMS Manager Chris Porman.
    HVA Senior Paramedic James Brown was honored for his work. His award was presented by HVA official Karl Rock.
    Plymouth City Fire Chief Matthew Samhat presented the award to Firefighter Adam Rice while Plymouth City Police Chief presented Ofc. Greg Dimaio with the honor for exceptional police service.
    Plymouth Township Fire Chief Patrick Conely presented honors to two firefighters this year, Andrew Loudon and Joseph Tacoma, chosen for their exemplary service.
    Plymouth Township Police Chief James Knittle honored the performance of four officers this year who performed heroically in a life-threatening situation, saving the lives of two senior citizens. Honored were Sgt. Mike Hinkle; Ofc. Raymond Naamou; Ofc. Tyler Cannon and Ofc. Johathan Stempin.