February 6, 2013 THE VILLADOM TIMES III • Page 5
Waldwick
Waldwick firefighter Frank Jaegge has been a member of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years, and has contributed his time and talent not only locally but at the county and state levels as well. Fellow firefighters honored Jaegge for his dedication with a dinner on Jan. 17, when Fire Chief Ken Warr pre-
Frank Jaegge honored for 50 years as fireman
sented him with a chief’s helmet on whose shield were hand-painted the years Jaegge served as chief - 1971, 1988 and 1989. Vice President Keith Morgan presented him with a watch, and Fair Lawn Mayor John Cosgrove, a personal friend, proclaimed Jan.17, 2013 as “Frank Jaegge Day” in the Borough of Fair Lawn.
Waldwick Mayor Tom Giordano, who is also president of the Waldwick Volunteer Fire Company, praised Jaegge for his commitment and presented him with a proclamation from the governing body. “Frank has given of himself in serving our fire department with pride and honor. We are all proud of him in achieving this milestone, and we wish him many, many more years of service to Waldwick. Frank is a good person whom I look up to, but mostly consider a friend,” said Giordano. (continued on page 23)
Frank Jaegge receives proclamation from Mayor Thomas Giordano.