Millville, Massachusetts is located just off Route 146 in the Blackstone Valley. It is a Norman Rockwell portrait of small town America. In October of last year, Dave St. Germain, Executive Director of Mass ESGR contacted the Police Chief of Millville, Chief Tim Ryan, regarding a Statement of Support signing.

While talking to the Chief, he learned that the small Millville PD, (5 members) included 2 members of the Army Reserve, Lt. Colonel Michael Corriveault and Staff Sergeant John L. Moore, both of whom had just returned from a year of active duty in the Iraqi theater.

Both men were awarded the Bronze Star for their actions in Iraq.

Chief Millville desired to sign a Statement of Support, and so at a parish hall in Millville on November 30, State Chair Ken Forchielli attended a signing ceremony along with many citizens of the community present.  

Not only did Chief Ryan sign a Statement of Support, but also the Deputy Fire Chief, Lee Clement and the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Diane McCutheon. This is typical of the outstanding support small town America has always provided its warriors and it's a story that makes you proud to be an American.

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