In a tribute post on Facebook yesterday, State Police remembered a Trooper who was killed 59 years ago in Bethel.  On October 29th 1960, Trooper James W Lambert was fatally struck by a drunk driver.  The 26-year old was on the job just seven months when he was killed, but State Police say his brief presence left its mark.

The agency’s Trooper James W. Lambert Award is presented to any person under age 21 who has exhibited exceptional courage and extraordinary decision making.  Part of Route 6, which goes past the Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department is named after Lambert.

Easton Volunteer Fire Department is remembering Lieutenant Russ Neary, who died in the line of duty on October 29th 2012.  He was helping residents during the height of Hurricane Sandy.  The 13-year veteran volunteer fireman was also an emergency medical responder with Easton Volunteer Emergency Medical Service.  Members of the Easton Volunteer Fire Company, EMS and police department gathered last night to remember Neary.