On Saturday December 10, the Palwaukee Squadron held its Annual Holiday party at Chevy Chase Country Club In Wheeling IL.Guests enjoyed an evening of good food, Awards and Squadron recognitions.
As is tradition before dinner Squadron Cadets, along with Captain Gillman payed tribute to the MIA/POW table. A vacant seat is reserved for our Nations Servicemen and Women who are unable to be with us.
One of the highlights of the evening was guest speaker Jamie Abbott. Jamie is the Assistant Airport Manager at Chicago Executive Airport, the Squadrons home. Jamie is also a Captain in the Air National Guard. Captain Abbott gave a great presentation on his service in the Guard, and the History and future of Chicago Executive Airport.
Captain Abbott was also presented the Valued Partner Plaque by Squadron Commander Maj. Jim Griggs, thanking him and the Airport for their continued support of CAP and its Missions
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Captain Abbott was also presented the Valued Partner Plaque by Squadron Commander Maj. Jim Griggs, thanking him and the Airport for their continued support of CAP and its Missions
. Many very deserving members received Awards during the Evening. One award in particular is the Jeffries award. Named after Palwaukee squadrons own Lt Col. Jeffries.
It represents not only exceptional service to CAP but selfless Volunteerism to the community at large.
And this years winner did it while battling and beating Cancer. Cadet Master Sergent Fox was this years winner. Cadet Fox represents the type of spirit that has kept CAP alive for 70 years.
Group 22 Member and Wing Chaplin Captain Jill Paulson closed the Awards ceremony with a Prayer at the MIA/POW table, and thanked the room for Serving the Civil Air Patrol .
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