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Duluth honors police
officer, firefighter of the year
BY Duluth News Tribune
March 25, 2009An 11-year Duluth firefighter has
been named the Kiwanis Club of Duluth Firefighter of the Year.
Capt. Charlie Smith received the award, presented to a firefighter who demonstrates
dedication to protecting the public and making the community safe, the club said. Smith
said he was grateful and humbled to be nominated by his peers.
“The greatest honor that I could ever receive is to be recognized by those that I
work with on a daily basis,” he said.
Duluth Fire Chief John Strongitharm said, “Capt. Smith takes pride in his work, in
his crew and his profession. He believes in leading by example and finds time to help and
encourage anyone who asks. He is always cool, calm and collected when under
pressure.”
Smith is the fire department’s police liaison, helping coordinate operations with
the police department.
K-9 Officer Steve R. Peterson was chosen by the Kiwanis Club as the Duluth Police
Officer of the Year. Peterson’s award was acknowledged at his department’s
annual recognition ceremony.
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March 25, 2008
Fire Fighter and Police
Officer Recognized
The Kiwanis Club of
Friendly Duluth recognized the areas finest at a luncheon this afternoon. Deputy Police Chief, John Beyer presented the Officer of the Year Award to Officer Steven R.
Peterson and Fire Chief John Strongitharm
presented the Fire Fighter of the Year to Captain Charles Smith. Both men were
chosen by their peers to receive this honor.
Both men
were surrounded by proud family, peers, and Kiwanians at the noon meeting. The
Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth has been recognizing the community’s best since 2001.
Fire
Chief John Strongitharm presented the
Fire Fighter of the Year to Captain Charles Smith
A very proud Captain Charles Smith
Deputy Police Chief, John Beyer presented the
Officer of the Year Award to Officer Steven R. Peterson
Officer
Steven R. Peterson smiles towards his wife after receiving his award
Kiwanis Club of Friendly Duluth is
honored to give this award to the
police officer who has the courage and dedication to the duty to
protect the public; and that one fireman who is committed to making our
community the safest place possible to live and work.
Congratulations
Steven and Charles!
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