In the early O-dark hundred hours of October 22nd, as weary fans of Red Sox Nation slowly made their way home after celebrating a world series victory.  Members of the Massachusetts ESGR Committee were up and heading into Boston, the purpose was to attend a 6:00 AM group meeting at the Brigham & Women’s Hospital (BWH). The early hour was selected to fall during hospital shift changes, a time that accommodated and allowed a maximum number of key individuals to attend.

   During this meeting, one member of the hospital staff, Mr. Paul F. Nuccio, Director of the Respiratory Care Department, was presented with the Above & Beyond Award for his support of Guard and Reserve members within his department. In presenting the award, CPT Felix Gregorian, a member of both the Army Reserves and the Respiratory Care Dept. at BWH assisted MA-ESGR Eastern Area Chair John Pelose in presenting the award. Mr. Nuccio was also cited for having signed a Statement of Support and attending a “Bosslift” where he saw first hand the important role the Guard and Reserve fill in today’s military. After the brief presentation, hospital staff thanked CPT Gregorian for his service with a military hospital unit and congratulated Mr. Nuccio for support and being recognized.

     Pictured from left at the presentation are CPT Gregorian, Mr. Paul Nuccio and MA-ESGR Eastern Area Chair John Pelose