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Russell is an outstanding firefighter, making an impact to many lives. He is the Vice-President of the Portsmouth Fire Fighters Charitable Association where he organized a fundraiser, Sarah’s Ride, for fellow firefighter Sarah Fox while she fought breast cancer. The ride Russell organized continues as memorial following the loss of Sarah in 2011, it hosts over 300 motorcycles and more than 2,000 people in attendance. Funds from the ride continue to do good things in the community including sending young women to Camp Fully Involved, a week-long firefighting school held each summer.
As Captain of the local “Movember” team, Bros with Mo’s, Firefighters were able to raise $17,000 for cancer research. Russell also organized fundraisers for a second firefighter, Jeff Bokum who lost his battle with cancer in 2012. Russell remembers both Sarah and Jeff through a cancer awareness program he developed for firefighters. The program is delivered through a team of dedicated volunteers across New England. Along with being a busy firefighter, he is also a dedicated husband and father of two young ladies.
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Russell is my youngest son and I am very very proud of him and all the good he does in this world
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Russell is a person who never stops thinking of others needs. He is a blessing to the Southern Maine and New Hampshire towns where he works and volunteers. Russell is a true mentor and role model for the young firefighters and first responders in his community. The other nominees sound amazing too an I wish them luck but my vote is for Mr. Osgood!
Russ is such an amazing person. He goes above and beyond in everything he does!
I have known Russ for many years. Long before he was the dedicated man described in this story. I knew him as a very young EMT working for a private ambulance. I was working in the local emergency department as an RN. Russ also came to our ED at times as a student. He is kind, smart, funny yet knows the boundaries. He exudes the confidence needed to make his patients know they are safe and in very capable hands. He is just a great person.
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Great work Russ, keep it up!
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I’ve known Russ for all his life, he is a very caring and compassionate individual. He has worked so hard for whatever comes his way whether it’s for a fallen firefighter or working with children in 4H. Russ lives in Cape Neddick with his wife and 2 beautiful daughters.
I’ve known Russ a long time, he is a very deserving person.
Go RUSSELL!!!! <3
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Russ has my vote
Russell is a friend of mine and a former co-worker of mine, he is one of Maine’s Finest!!!!
Please vote for Russell!!!
Russ is working hard to educate Firefighters in NH and the surrounding areas about the dangers of cancer in the fire service!
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I vote for Russ! He is def one of my heroes!!!
Russell has my vote.
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Russell and his wife’s work in 4-H comes across my radar every now and again! How do they find the time to do so much good? Yeah for Russell!!!
Outstanding work Russ!
Wonderful to have such Firefights as role models! My vote is for Russell