The number of years was 63 that father and son, Louis “Butch” Chagnon and Michael Chagnon served on the Somerset Fire Department.
It included a decade they served together answering the call on fires and medical emergencies, it was announced during a brief recognition by the Board of Selectmen for the retiring son.
“The town is losing someone very talented and very dedicated,” Chairman Steven Moniz said before he and the board asked Michael Gagnon to step up and receive a certificate of recognition “for your 32 years of dedicated service.”
“We wish to convey our heart-felt appreciation for your long-time service ... Your years of service have been marked by exemplary and dedicated effort, and have earned you the respect of all ages,” said the certificate.