Farmers Market Holds Firefighter Appreciation Night
Photo Courtesy of: The REC Center
Firefighters were paid honor and recognition during last week's Market Night. From left: San Bernardino County firefighters from the Grand Terrace station, Bryant O'Hara, REC Center Director Jennifer Araiza, (back) firefighter Patrick Fleckenstein, insurance agent Walter Figeroa and firefighter Greg Sears..
Photo Courtesy of: The REC Center
Firefighters from Riverside and San Bernardino Counties were honored. Here, firefighters from the Riverside County Highgrove station pose for a photo in front of their big red fire truck. From left: firefighter Ray Morris, insurance agent Walter Figeroa, firefighters Greg Casteel and Anthony Robles, and Grand Terrace REC Center Director Jennifer Araiza.
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Photo Courtesy of: The REC Center
From left: REC Center Director Jennifer Araiza, San Bernardino County firefighters from the Grand Terrace station Bryant O'Hara and Greg Sears, insurance agent Walter Figeroa and firefighter Patrick Fleckenstein. The firemen show off the gifts they were donating to children in the local area for the holidays..
By The REC Center
12/05/2013 at 11:09 AM
Firefighters from two counties came out to the Grand Terrace Market night on Nov. 26, to join Farmer's Insurance Agent Walter Figeroa for Firefighter Appreciation Night.
Figeroa wanted to give back to the firefighters but struggled with an appropriate form of recognition. After much consideration he decided to donate a toy to Children's Fund for every firefighter that showed up.
"As an agent, I specialize in policies for firefighters," explained Figeroa. "Having this special relationship with individuals in this profession, I knew this would be more appealing to those with a naturally giving heart. That night, one fire truck after the next showed up to give back to the community."
Jennifer Araiza, executive director of The REC Center and organizer of the farmers market, said, "It is an overwhelming feeling to see so many organizations working together to make a difference in the community. Simply amazing in my eyes."
The farmers market runs every Tuesday until Dec. 17, in the Walgreens shopping center. The toy drive is a combined effort of The REC Center, Nissan of San Bernardino, Farmers agent Walter Figueroa and 99.1 KGGI, in support of The Children's Fund's efforts to
'Stuff the Nissan" this holiday season. Bring your new and unwrapped toy to the Farmers Market, Nissan of San Bernardino or tune into 99.1 to find out where the Nissan will be next.
