Jon Jamieson presented Palmer with a plaque. Jamieson highlighted how
Palmer had influenced him and began with the Rotary motto of service
above all else. Jamieson highlighted Palmer's 60 years of service to the
Waitsfield-Fayston Fire Department, 20-plus years as chief, and over 40
years of volunteer service to the Mad River Valley Ambulance
Service.
Jamison went on to talk about childhood memories of the Palmer
sugarhouse and Waitsfield Fire Department putting out a chimney fire in
his parents' house. Jamieson finished up with talking about how Palmer
regularly visited the local elementary schools as fire chief and how the
kids responded to his fire safety talks.
Chief Palmer thanked the Rotarians and his friends for the honor and
gave a special thank you to his wife of over 50 years, Sharlia Palmer.
Palmer highlighted the great crew of volunteer firefighters in his
department and their hard work and dedication to the fire department.
Finishing up on Jamieson's note Delbert talked about his work in the
schools and how honored he was that the school kids took to heart what
the firemen and women had taught the school kids. With that, a loud
round of applause went out in his honor with a big thank you from the
Rotarians and guests. The Waitsfield-Fayston Fire Department is
celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
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