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Henry honoured for 50 firefighting years
November 28, 2021
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The Petrolia/North Enniskillen Fire Department honoured Firefighter Ken Henry, and his wife, Nancy, for 50 years of service.
During the Saturday night ceremony, Kenny was presented with a plaque from the Ontario Fire Marshal, both his 45 and 50 year bars to go on his service medal presented Nelly Green, a wood carving of a PNEFD Maltese cross and an engraved watch presented by Chief Jay Arns.
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