Behind the Green Curtain

THE JOE NORMAN MUSEUM OF MODERN ARTIFACTS PART - 1 After serving 15 years in office, some would say I was fortunate enough to amass a prestigious collection of priceless artifacts that would give me motivation to make it through the tough times, and a few others I would enjoy in solitude. As I made my way through these items, I thought I would share a few of more special ones with you here. I hope they bring you as much joy and inspiration as they did me. In no particular order: Steven Zachar autographed baseball This baseball was autographed by the legendary Firefighter Steven Zachar. It was used for the first pitch in the historic Little League World Series in 1978 when the Bad News Bears defeated the defending Japanese champions. Most are unaware that Steven was actually a child stunt double for  Jackie Earle Haley  who played MVP  Kelly Leak. MDA and Twin Peaks (DFW) They know how to make a guy feel special! U.S. Senator's Lamar

MATTHEW TOMEK ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE TENNESSEE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS ASSOCIATION TPFFA President Matthew Tomek (R) with TPFFA Secretary / Treasurer Barry Byers (L) October 15, 2021 Today, Matthew Tomek was elected President of the Tennessee Professional Firefighters Association. Matthew is Secretary / Treasurer of one of the largest IAFF Local's in the United States. He has helped keep the Memphis Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 1784 on a successful trajectory of legislative goals. He has the experience and support necessary to keep the Local and TPFFA on solid footing, and on the path to success. Congratulations to Matthew and the entire TPFFA!