Twelve San Jose Firefighters Honored

Captain Ron Cook (40+ years of service) and wife Lynn enjoy the dinner and fellowship.



On Saturday, March 25, 2006 12 San Jose Firefighters were honored during a retirement dinner hosted by San Jose Firefighters Local 230. These twelve Firefighters had a combined total of over 420 years of service. The retirees were F/E Patrick Bowers, F/F Robert Carabal, F/E John Castro, CA Ron Cook, F/F Frank Diaz, B/C John Flatley, F/E Felipe Gonzalez, F/F Craig Johnson, F/E Thomas McClusky, CA Steve O’Steen, CA Lawrence Silva and CA Clarence Wells. Mayor Ron Gonzales praised these Firefighters for their dedication and service to the community of San Jose. Vice Mayor Cindy Chavez and Councilmembers Forrest Williams, Nancy Pyle, Chuck Reed, Dave Cortese and Judy Chirco joined over 350 Firefighters, family and friends to honor these new retirees. The event was held at the San Jose Hyatt Hotel on North First Street. Also on hand were San Jose Fire Chief Jeffrey L. Clet, Gilroy Fire Chief Dale Foster, Ben Lomond Fire Chief John Charcho, Hollister Fire Chief Bill Garinger and former SJFD Captain and Council Member John Diquisto.

Submitted by Captain, Alberto Olmos, Public Information Officer and Captain, Scott Kouns, Photographer, San Jose Fire Department