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2008 Heroes with Heart Honorees
Special Guest
Congressman Tom Allen
(pending House Floor Schedule)
Tom Allen has been a tireless advocate for the Trauma Intervention Program of Portland, Maine (TIP) since its inception in 2004. As a part of the Maine congressional delegation, Congressman Allen been a champion for the availability of high quality, effective services
for the victims of traumatic events in Cumberland County.
Heart of Gold Award
Maine Medical Center
In recognition for the organization’s early and ongoing dedication and exceptional
commitment to helping people in emotional crisis through the TIP Program.
Volunteer Choice Award
Sergeant Robin Gauvin, Portland Police Department
In recognition for his unwavering support of TIP and compassion toward the victims and
witnesses of traumatic events, TIP volunteers selected Sergeant Gauvin as the recipient of
the 2008 Heroes with Heart Volunteer Choice Award.
Heroes with Heart Award Winners
Individual first responders who were nominated by their chiefs, supervisors and TIP
volunteers for showing true compassion to people in crisis.
Fire Fighter / EMT David Petruccelli
nominated by Portland Fire Chief Frederick LaMontagne
Police Officer Daniel Knight
nominated by Portland Police Chief Timothy Burton
Firefighter/Paramedic Louis Cavallaro
nominated by South Portland Fire Chief Kevin Guimond
Sergeant Steven Webster
nominated by South Portland Police Chief Ed Googins
Pastor Dwayne Hopkins
nominated by Scarborough Police Officer Joe Graconantonio
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