Rookie of the Year!

Last night Drew and I attended the annual Eagle Fire Dept. Awards Banquet.  The entire department is invited to come together to enjoy good food and company and then participate in an awards ceremony for a few outstanding firefighters in thier group.  Afterwards they have "Casino Night" 'til late with amazing prizes for the top three winners.

We sneaked away for a few hours to enjoy some delicious mexican food and then joined the crowd for the awards.  The head fire chief stood at the front, surrounded by 8-10 beautiful statues and began to praise the efforts of the few selected for outstanding achievements and contributions to the EFD.  One award imparticular was for the "Rookie of the Year" - an award given to one of the newest members of the team - a volunteer.  He said things like, "this award is for someone who is exactly what we are looking for in a firefighter - has the right work ethic - is the kind of guy we want on our team - he is the future of our dept." - etc,etc.  Then he said Drew's name and we both went into shock - especially Drew!  I think he said something like, "Oh, wow?!" and walked to the front of the room to shake hands and accept his award.  I could tell by the look on his face that he didn't know what to think,say,do - and probably wasn't hearing another word that was said.  :)

I AM SO PROUD OF HIM!

To us this means that people are taking notice - that they are aware of what he is doing and that they like what they see - AND they know his name!  All good things.  Congratulations Drew!