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CHIEF ROBERT E THAYER RETIRES AFTER 33 YEARS
February 18, 2023 | FLORIDA
WILLIE CIRONE, Senior Correspondent
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Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSChief Robert E Thayer
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Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSChief Robert E Thayer inspecting the department
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Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSFirefighters, EMS, Friends and Family attended
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Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSSouthern Manatee Chiefs and Officers
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Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSManatee County Honor Guard prepare Flag for Chief Robert E Thayer
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Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSThe Honor Guard presents the flag to Chief Robert E Thayer
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Photo by CIRONE PHOTOSThe table of gifts and awards
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Chief Robert E Thayer retires after 33 years with Southern Manatee Fire District. Chief Thayer started as a Volunteer an worked his way into the pais Deoartment. As he climbed the ladder to Chief he held every position in the Fire Department on every shift.