WEYBRIDGE, Vt. — Dan James of Weybridge, director of Sales and Distribution at Monument Farms Dairy, was recently presented with the U.S. Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award.
David Wheel, representing Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented the award for the unconditional support that James has given to his employee and citizen-service member, Tony Harvey, from Monkton, Vt., who serves as a Sergeant First Class in the Operations section of Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 572d Engineer Battalion of the Vermont Army National Guard in Rutland, and works as a route driver/salesman for Monument Farms Dairy.
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a U.S. Department of Defense organization that promotes, recognizes and enhances civilian employer support of citizen service members. ESGR also facilitates meaningful employment opportunities for citizen warriors, all veterans and military spouses.