VFW Post #5716 Presented New Berlin With Letter Of Support

NEW BERLIN, WI—The VFW Post #5716 presented New Berlin Police Chief Jeff Hingiss & Interim Fire Chief Scott Gillard with a letter of support for all police and fire department staff.

The letter expressed appreciation for the outstanding services provided by the fire and police departments to residents of New Berlin.

"During these troubling times it is not unusual to hear some individuals voice criticisms and complaints directed towards Police and Fire Departments. This is especially so with respect to police departments.

The men and women of our Post represent veterans who have served in WWII and every other conflict that our great nation has found itself involved in since then. Our veterans know the meaning of words such as courage, honor, duty, hardship and sacrifice. As do the men and women of our police and fire departments.

We want all members of the Police and Fire Departments to know that our Post is proud of them, we honor them, and we support the one hundred percent. If any member of these fine organizations would ever wonder where the members of VFW Post 5716 stand, they should never look behind them because we will not be there. We will be right beside them shoulder to shoulder. Supporting them in the best manner that each of us can."

New Berlin Mayor Dave Ament thanked the members of Post 5716 for their show of support and for taking the time to express their appreciation of the first responders.

"The City of New Berlin greatly values the work of the Post and the relationship we share with the organization. To our first responders – on behalf of the Mayor and our entire Common Council – we also express our heartfelt gratitude for your dedication and commitment to this community," Ament said.