Congratulations to Matt O’Reily of Sun City Fire Department for being one of our Legends Award recipients of 2025. The Legends Art exhibit and Awards honor fire fighters, first responders and airmen for their courage; sacrifice, selfless service, patriotism, kindness, compassion and leadership.
The USAF honor guard will perform the Presentation of colors and Saber ceremony at the event . Michael Pooley (Chief of Apache Junction, Az) will be accepting a living legends award for his role in the community and a posthumous award honoring the life and service of Gabriel Facio. The mayor of Goodyear and MCSO Sheriff and Chief will also attend as dignitaries and other community leaders. Please join us in honor of those who protect and serve, and also those have dedicated their lives to public service. Event starts at 10am in Honoring Our Public Safety Professionals
All attendees will have the chance to sign the distinguished guests book. Your presence helps honor their commitment, courage, and service.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Art exhibit honoring public servants: Art by Award winning artist Yvonne Wan plus her autistic intern Carson Shuler.
Ceremonies: The USAF Honor guard will perform the Presentation of colors and Saber Ceremony.
Confirmed Dignitaries: MCSO Chief, Apache Junction PD Chief, City of Goodyear Mayor. Others Tbc.
Our dignitaries will present the certificates of honor, commendations and challenge coins to our award recipients on stage.
Thank you Governor Hobbs for signing commendations for our Legends award recipients.
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