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The Idea Center’s President, Barry Martin, and Operations Manager, Brian Gordon, were each awarded a Certificate of Commendation by the Henrico County Division of Fire last Wednesday, August 6th.  The commendation was the county’s response to Barry and Brian’s heroism in January of this year when they ran into the burning home of the Casazza family to rescue Jo Ann Casazza. 

“It was a very moving and humbling experience.  We were honored to receive this commendation from the men and women who risk their lives everyday,” Brian commented after the presentation.  Held at the Henrico County Training Building, the ceremony honors fire fighters that have gone above and beyond their calls of duty.  Barry and Brian were the only regular citizens among a number of fire fighters to receive awards during the program.  In attendance were the families and friends of those being commended for their selflessness, as well as a number of local officials and members of the media.

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