Team Auxilia proud to welcome home Purple Heart recipient Rich Fisher

02/05/06

Richard A Fisher local volunteer Fireman, son of Roger Fisher, Auxilia/SRI, returns home to Colonie, New York with a reception of well-wishers are expected to attend with representation from Governor George Patakis office ,  Senator John Sweeny's office ,  Congressman Michael McNulty and other elected officials.  Richard a former student at  South Colonie High School will also be greeted by a large contingency of former students and teachers and bus drivers (several of the bus drivers are active in the fire department) to be present for his arrival.

Richard was inspired to join the Seabees based on the experiences of his technology teacher, Joe Casey .   Richard’s goal was to gain his education thru the navy and then come back as a teacher much like Joe Casey .  Those goals have now changed somewhat with Richard having applied for the “Seaman to Admiral 21 (STA21) Program”.  
Prior to entering the navy, Richard, his father Roger and brother  Michael were active members
of the Fuller Road Fire Department. 

On May 8th he is to be awarded the Purple  Heart at a ceremony in Mississippi.  Richard's injuries were sustained during a mortar attack on his
compound.   Three others from his unit will also receive the award for injuries that they received in a separate incident when their vehicle hit an IED.


Team Auxilia wishes all the best to Richard and his family.