TRR photo by David Hulse Chuck Myers (Click for larger image)

Myers honored at Legion dedication

By DAVID HULSE

ELDRED — Charles “Chuck” Myers was honored May 19, when the Eldred American Legion Ambulance Service (ALAS) dedicated their new headquarters in his name.

Myers is a founding member of the county’s oldest volunteer ambulance service and is still active after 54 years service.

More than 150 persons were on hand Sunday afternoon for ceremonies at the new 4,800-square-foot post home and three-bay garage. Many of them had played some part in the planning or the year of construction at the 17 Collins Road site, and ALAS president Lou Pine’s agenda included a long list of thank you’s.

	TRR photo by David Hulse State Senator John Bonacic, left, is pictured presenting Senate resolutions recognizing the ALAS on the completion of its new quarters and Chuck Myers on his 54 years service. Last week Bonacic announced a $10,000 member item grant to assist with the building costs. (Click for larger image)

Appropriately, there were also thanks for the service, notably Amador LaPut’s account of the care he’d received. Injured in a March automobile accident that killed two others, LaPut, who is still on crutches, said, “I don’t remember much, but I do remember the care I got.”

State Senator John Bonacic, who provided a $10,000 member item grant for the ALAS last week, was on hand with congratulatory Senate resolutions for ALAS and Myers.

The dedication had been kept a surprise for Myers, who cut the outside ribbon and opened the front door to get his first look at a bronze dedication plaque and photographs of his service.

Pine described Myers’ dedication in recalling how during construction on the building last January, Myers had fallen from a ladder while painting, breaking two bones in his back. After weeks in the hospital, ALAS brought him home again and his first stop was back at the new building to see what had been done in his absence. “Then we took him home,” Pine added.

	TRR photo by David Hulse The new Collins Road home of the Eldred American Legion Ambulance Service (ALAS) was dedicated Sunday. (Click for larger image)

Highland Supervisor Allan Schadt was on hand with a proclamation naming May 19 as Chuck Myers Day in Highland.

Chuck’s wife Ruth watched the ceremonies and said later, “He deserves it.” Myers thanked her for putting up with it all.