First Responder Friday Salutes Michael Delong
Each week we salute one of Central New York s First Responders. Those who come to our recuse no matter the weather, the time of day, or what is going on in their own life at the moment. Michael Delong is just such a person.
We ve often said Central New York First Responders serve for a long time and in many cases in a wide variety of capacities. Michael Delong covers both of those bases. In fact, he probably owns a pretty big hat rack.
Michael has been serving with the Lake Delta Fire Department since 2010. Even there he serves in a dual role as a firefighter and paramedic. He s been in a similar position for nearly as long at AmCare Ambulance in Rome, responding to critical care needs from as back as 2012.
Each Friday we salute Central New York First Responders who their health and well-being on the line for our safety. This week we spotlight, U.S. Marine, Staff Sergeant Edward Gallimo, whose children submitted a cute nomination for Dad.
Edward has been serving with the marines for 12 years, so his children have seen plenty of birthdays and holidays with him away from home as he served four overseas tours in Afghanistan and Kuwait. Hearing about the First Responder program, Edward s children, 11-year-old Keely, 6 year-old Eddie, and Giovanna, a mere 6 months of age, nominated him with this letter:
Are daddy is a United States Marine and We believe are daddy should when because he protects us and are freedom everyday and is are hero! He has been deployed 4 times to places that no one would want to ever go. He’s always ready to do his job no matter what, and serves his country proudly!!