Norristown Business Honored For Helping Bomb Squad Prepare For Pope

BY MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE for PATCH

Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Willie G. Richet presented Rossi Auto Salvage co-owner Charlie Rossi with a commendation of achievement on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 for his business’ donation of four vehicles, which were used in special training for the Papal Visit earlier this year.

“We have the best Bomb Unit around because of the amount and type of training that it does,” Richet said during the presentation at the courthouse. “We really appreciate the help we get from citizens and organizations like Rossi’s, which helps to improve the services the Bomb Unit provides to the county.”

Rossi’s donated vehicles were used during an FBI post-blast bomb investigation drill conducted by the Bomb Unit at a remote training location in June. The training helps first responders understand how bombs are made, how they work, and the effects they can have on certain types of objects and materials during evidence collection.

“We’ve had a 10-year relationship with Rossi,” said MCSO Bomb Unit Commander Lt. Allen F. Stewart. “The generous donations of this small business over the years have provided a great service to us and to the community, and helps us advance our professional skills.”

Even though the cars are returned in worse condition than when they were loaned, Rossi said his company was happy to help in any way that helped the Bomb Unit to become better, in order to keep citizens safe.

Photo caption: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Unit Dep. Jon Cagliola, Chief Deputy Willie G. Richet, Rossi Auto Salvage co-owner Charles Rossi and Bomb Unit Commander Allen F. Stewart.

Image courtesy Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.