Retiring Fire Chief Jerry Malone
Fire Chief Jerry Malone has retired after 35 years of service to the City of Decatur. The City held a “Retirement Ceremony” for Chief Malone yesterday and there were many tears shed.
Mayor Floyd, Tony Parker, Peggy Merriss and other city officials were on hand to thank Chief Malone for his many years of outstanding service to the City of Decatur. There were also many firefighters on hand to wish the Chief well and give him a send off.
In the Decatur tradition, Malone was presented with his badge, his helmet, and the valued Play Pipe Trophy. The Fire Department also presented him with a shadowbox containing his badges, patches and other memories.
Jerry’s family members were in attendance, and his wife Sherry was given flowers as a “thank you” for sharing her husband with the city for so many years.
We will all miss Jerry very much.
Chief Jerry Malone and Asst. Chief Hatcher
Chief Malone's helmet was adorned with a special badge.
Shadowbox with Momentos
Chief Malone with his Wife Sherry and Son Chris
The City of Decatur is gearing up for the annual 4th of July Celebration which includes a Pied Piper Parade, the Callanwolde Concert Band and fireworks at dark.
After watching the parade, head over to the Community Bandstand where Mayor Floyd will give the “official welcome” and Boy Scout Troop 175 will be presenting the colors. TheCallanwolde Concert Band will begin at 7 pm. Fireworks will be shot at dark from the top of the DeKalb County parking deck.
