On June 11, Nye Lubricants of Fairhaven was the reciepient of the ESGR Pro Patria Award for 2007.  An outstanding local company, and a family operated business for many generations, Nye has also received a Patriotic Employer Award, Above and Beyond Award and a nomination for the 2007 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.  Attending the event on behalf of the Massachusetts Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) were Dave St. Germain and Roger Fortin.  Accepting the award for Nye Lubricants Inc. was George Mock, company CEO.  Nye Lubricants Inc. represents the finest example of support America 's employers can provide.