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Rockland LoHud Blog: West Haverstraw Blast Responders Honored
Friday May 25, 2012A group of first responders from Rockland, including those people who rushed to the West Haverstraw natural gas explosion site on Jan. 16, were recognized for their sacrifice, contribution and dedication to public service with a special congressional commendation.
U.S. Rep. Nan Hayworth presented the commendation on Tuesday at the Orange County Emergency Service Center auditorium in Goshen.
From left, West Haverstraw volunteer firefighter Kenneth Patterson, Orange and Rockland Utilities gas troubleshooter Lee Stipek, Congresswoman Nan Hayworth, West Haverstraw firefighter Jerry Knapp and O&R gas troubleshooter Ian Mackey. Photo courtesy of O&R Mike Donovan.