Ludlow -- Massachusetts ESGR Ombudsman Director, Earl Bonett visited the Hampden County Sheriff's Department and Correctional Facility in Ludlow on the morning of July 14th. The purpose of Mr. Bonett's visit was to meet with Sheriff Michael J. Ashe who had offered to sign a Statement of Support affirming his support for his officers who are members of the Reserve Components.  The department has over 200 employees and has 20 staff personnel who are members of the Guard and Reserve. Currently, the Sheriff's Department has three of their officers who were recalled and are serving on active duty. While signing the Statement of Support, Sheriff Ashe remarked, "We are proud of and have always supported our men and women who serve in The Guard and Reserve".