Proven Process Medical Devices, Mansfield, MA was the site on July 27 of a ESGR triple-header event.

  Alongside around 30 of his fellow employees, Seaman Alexander L'Esperance of the Navy Reserve, began the program by presenting a Patriot Award to Operations Manager Brian Valentine. This was followed by presentation of the ESGR Above and Beyond Award to Mr. Paul Burke, company officer for actions beyond the call of duty in support of the military activities of Seaman L'Esperance.

  Mr. L'Esperance, performs an additional duty with the Navy Honor Guard and has experienced numerous periods of active duty in pursuit of that mission.

  Finally, Mr. Burke signed the ESGR Statement of Support ending the official part of the event. Proven Process personnel joined Mr. Burke and other company officials for a lunch in honor of the event. Seaman L'Esperance is awaiting mobilization as a member of a USNR Inshore Boat Unit. Dave St. Germain represented ESGR.