Photo By Cpl. Victor A. Arriaga | 1st Lt. Richard Salchow cuts the framing for a shed in New Bern Sept. 14. Salchow...... read more read more
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1st Lt. Richard Salchow and his family received the New Bern Service Family of the Quarter award at the New Bern Golf & Country Club Sept. 12.
The New Bern Military Alliance Committee honored the family for their volunteer efforts with Habitat for Humanity and the Knights of Columbus, a men’s Catholic fraternal benefits organization.
“I am truly humbled and honored to have this award bestowed upon my family,” said Salchow, the aide-de-camp for the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing commanding general.
The committee awards Cherry Point service members each quarter to show appreciation for exceptional service and community involvement.
This is the first time in his more than 20 years of volunteering that Salchow has been commended for his actions. Salchow was first inspired by his family to start his volunteer work at a very young age.
When Salchow was a boy, his grandfather introduced him to volunteerism at the Detroit Medical Center. It soon became a regular family activity that taught him the value of volunteering and having fun while doing it.
“Volunteering is important to me because of the impact that you can have on your local community,” said Salchow. “Each time I volunteer, it is such a rewarding feeling. It has a positive influence on my community and my family.”
Salchow shared the award with his son and his wife, Colleen. Though they invest a large amount of time into raising their son, Salchow still finds time to lend a helping hand to his community.
“You do not have to know how to build a house in order to volunteer. Even if you do not like to build homes, there are endless opportunities for people of all ages to volunteer in our local community,” said Salchow.
Volunteering can not only help those in need, it can build skills for individuals and shape their lives, he said.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” said Salchow.
| Date Taken: | 09.14.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 09.19.2013 09:35 |
| Story ID: | 113895 |
| Location: | MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT , NC, US |
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