This from John Tulipano:

West Chicago had a retirement and promotion together last Friday. I’ve attached a few images.
Chief Pat Tanner presents a retirement gift to Deputy Chief Joe Buenrostro who retired Feb 27, 2015 with 40 years of service to the West Chicago FPD.
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Firefighter Erik Ronge thanks his parents for their support as he has passed his probationary period.

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Newly promoted Battalion Chief Jeff Buccola getting his badge pinned on by his wife.

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Newly promoted Lt Ken Zahara is handed his new helmet by his daughter.

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Lt Zahara has his badge pinned on by his wife.

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