At the start of Wednesday evening’s ceremony, a moment of silence was held for the two Chicago firefighters who died in the line of duty in two separate incidents this week. Lt. Jan Tchoryk, 55, died while battling a fire at a Gold Coast high-rise Wednesday morning, and Firefighter Jermaine Pelt, 49, died Tuesday while fighting a fire in the West Pullman neighborhood.
"When heroes fall, we raise hope," said Mike Meagher, Executive Vice President, Board of Directors, 100 Club of Illinois. "I’m taking that sadness and turning it into hope for these families."
"To be able to stand here today understanding that we did take a great risk, and the honor that we have to make our community proud and be able to serve is incredible in itself," said Highland Park Fire Chief Joe Schrage. Honorees received a plaque and a valor medal. It is the only civilian-given award that first responders can wear on their uniforms.
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