photos courtesy of Boyd Loving’s Facebook
June 27,2018
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, an Army National Guard landed a Helicopter at the Jr.Police Academy today.The helicopter was piloted by Ridgewood Fire Department Firefighter Oscar Martinez, who serves as a Reservist in the United States Military, landed early Tuesday afternoon, 06/26, at the athletic field of the Benjamin Franklin Middle School, 335 North Van Dien Avenue, Ridgewood. The landing was scheduled in connection with the Chief Michael Feeney Jr. Police Academy being held at that location. Jr. Police Academy participants listened to Firefighter Martinez explain the helicopter’s operation and also got to tour the copter’s interior. Three (3) other Ridgewood Fire Department Firefighters who also serve as military reservists were on board the helicopter with Firefighter Martinez when it landed at the school.
great job. thank you for your service and sharing with the kids of Ridgewood
very cool.
Kids must have loved it.
They must have been blown away. Was the visit a surprise to the academy participants?
Fantastic event, and thank you Boyd for the great photos.