Flag Flown Over Fujairah Given to Boro as Thanks for Care Packages

Dominic DeRosa, a volunteer Madison firefighter who was deployed with the U.S. Navy to Fujairah last year as part of Operation Enduring Freedom, thanked the borough by presenting a flag that was flown over their headquarters at Monday's Borough Council meeting.

DeRosa, the son of Madison Fire Chief Lou DeRosa and utility department employee Donna Carey, joined the Navy in 2004 and has served in Greece and Poland in addition to Fujairah.

During the most recent deployment, borough employees donated canned foods, toiletries, paper products and baked goods for 18 care packages for DeRosa and his unit, according to a proclamation thanking DeRosa for his service read by Madison Mayor Bob Conley during the meeting.

The unit "had a chance to fly flag in Fujairah, thanking the Borough of Madison and employees for donating their time and efforts to send the care packages over," DeRosa said. "This is just to thank the Borough of Madison."

A certificate with the flag reads,

Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron Eight (MSRON 8) was recalled to active duty on 05 August 2011 in support of the Operation Enduring Freedom. During this operation members of MSRON 8 were deployed to the Southern Arabian Gulf providing essential Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection for maritime assets.

While deployed, members of MSRON 8 displayed the highest dedication to both their mission and country. Their actions epitomized the Navy's core values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

The accompanying United States Flag was flown above Combined Task Unit 56.7.2 HQ at the Port of Fujairah, UAE on the 21st day of January 2012 and on behalf of this grateful nation is presented to: Borough of Madison.