On Monday June 27, 2016, many of the search and rescue volunteers who assisted in the search for Gary Turkel Z”L were treated to a buffet dinner at the Rockaway Nassau Hatzolah Garage.

They were addressed by Lt Joe Smith of the US Coast Gaurd, Avi Spodek (brother in law or Gary Turkel Z”L) Veteran traumatologist Zahava Farbman of Chai Lifeline and RNSP Clergy Liason Rabbi Tzvi Flaum.

It was a pleasant evening that featured emotional healing. RNSP (Rockaway Shomrim) members and the other volunteers who participated in the extensive search were commended for their heroic efforts.

The evening ended with the presentation of a proclamation from NYC Comptroller, Scott Stringer.

It was an honor to receive this proclamation from Mr. Pesach Osina who presented it to the RNSP on behalf of Mr. Stringer.

Once again the family and RNSP thanks all of the volunteers that assisted in the search, as it could not have done it with out each and every one of them.

(YWN Desk – NYC)