After saving countless lives and valuable property, Lt. Tom Eades is headed for a well-deserved retirement.
According to the Journal of San Juan Islands, Eades has served the department for 37 years. His duties have included interim fire chief for Friday Harbor and safety officer for San Juan Fire and Rescue. He has also served in multiple other capacities for the city and the region. In 2023, he was awarded Fireman Of The Year.
Tom and I go back, unbelievably, some 45 years, when we were both Communications Majors at WSU. Our mutual love and enthusiasm for radio history allowed us to bond instantly. Tom is also a hydroplane fanatic, probably knowing more about the sport and drivers than anyone else that I know.
Barers Of Maple Valley congratulates Tom on his incredible career and wishes him well on his retirement.
2 comments:
Go Cougs. I was in the CMB with Tom, so many years ago.
It took me a minute, but I would assume CMB was Cougar Marching Band.
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