The 8th annual Red Cross Heroes Breakfast was held this morning at Reading's Crowne Plaza in Wyomissing. The event is sponsored by several local businesses to honor local heros in several different categories. The Keynote Speaker for the event was Brigadier General John L. Gronksi who spoke of the selfless acts performed by local soldiers serving in the Middle-East and Afganistan.

Readingpafire.com's award nominees included:

John Dundore, Andrew Kutz, John Diehm, Steve Johnson, Lt. Brian Thorpe for their actions on March 1,2011 at 215 South 8th Street

Robert Himes, Tim Sullivan, Mike Brunner, Lt. Tom Rehr, Robert Stichter, Ron Frey for their actions on April 25, 2011 at 1016 Spring Street

Steve Johnson for his action on April 30, 2011 at 741 North 12th Street

Lt. Walt Bauer, Mike Lerch, Bryan Imbody, Jeff Weitzel for their actions on November 14, 2011 at 702 Oley Street

Steve Johnson, Andrew Getka, Rik Kuhn, Louis Rolon, Judd Weber for their actions on December 22, 2011 at 1035 North 10th Street

Unfortunately our firefighters were not chosen, but were recognized for their actions.

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