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realized that the Fire Department was lacking in rescue equipment. Since <br />then, they have been raising money for the department to buy needed <br />rescue equipment. Honoree Firefighter Chad Hundley is unable to attend <br />the event this year. Therefore, the Sayre€s would like to make the <br />presentation to him today. <br />Laura Sayre stated the Sayre Foundation gives this special award to <br />heros. The first responders are people who rush in when everyone else is <br />rushing out. They cannot begin to thank these individuals for their <br />dedication and courage. On August 26, 1997, they witnessed their <br />courage and bravery when their son fell off a cliff at Pololu Valley. It took <br />the Fire rescue 10 hours to recover him. These individuals took <br />tremendous lengths to recover him and risked their own lives. The <br />Sayre€s are very dedicated to supporting them and to honoring them <br />annually.Oneofthisyear€s2005honoreesisFirefighterChadHundley. <br />FirefighterChadHundleythankedtheSayreFoundationandstatedthat <br />he was honored to receive this award. He also thanked his family for <br />giving him the inspiration and support. <br />The HawaiŒi County Fire Commission congratulated Firefighter Hundley. <br />Dr. Frank Sayre asked Chief Oliveira if he would explain the incident that <br />Firefighter Hundley was involved in. <br />Chief Oliveira explained that on May 14, 2005, Firefighter Hundley was <br />part of a three-man crew on Chopper 2. They responded to an ATV <br />accident and were trying to locate a landing site. The pilot experienced a <br />mechanical failure on the aircraft and lost total engine power. At this time <br />they were forced to perform an emergency landing. Although there was <br />potential for a crash, these individuals remained calm. The reason he <br />chose to have these individuals honored was because they are a proud <br />example of the professionalism of the HCFD. These individuals <br />experience risks daily. They have shown that they were well trained and <br />conducted themselves in a professional manner. <br />Mrs. Hundley thanked the Sayre Foundation, the HCFD, and HCFC for <br />honoring her husband. <br />On behalf of the Fire Commission, Commissioner Maedo thanked the <br />Sayre Foundation for their support of the HCFD. <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS <br />None <br />12 <br /> <br />