Entaire Congratulates Officer Timothy Frates Silver Medal of Valor Winner
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April 10, 2010 – Duluth, GA: Officer Timothy Frates with Gwinnett County Department of Corrections, who interrupted a shooting and helped save the victim’s life, was presented with the Silver Medal of Valor award at the Gwinnett Valor Awards luncheon by Entaire CEO Jonathan D. Rosen.
The Silver Medal of Valor, the second highest award for bravery and heroism, is awarded in situations when a public safety official or unit knowingly exposes himself or themselves to great personal risk in the performance of an official act.
According to the citation from the Gwinnett Valor awards, Officer Frates was supervising his inmate work detail in Lawrenceville in April, 2009. As the work crew was painting over gang related graffiti at the rear of a gas station, Officer Frates heard what he thought was an engine back-firing. When he turned to look, he saw four male suspects firing handguns into a car across the street behind a building. Officer Frates immediately announced a “shots fired” call on the radio, requested assistance, secured the inmates on the bus, and then approached the scene. Officer Frates approached the gunman who was firing shots at the car, as three other suspects ran and disappeared around the building. After Officer Frates squared off with the gunman, the gunman ran in front of the office building and into the woods. Officer Frates then secured the scene and rendered aid to the gunshot victim in the car. Officer Frates knowingly and willingly placed himself in harm’s way to stop a crime and save a life. He took charge in a life threatening situation and earned the respect and admiration of supervisors and co-workers alike.
“I am amazed by the true heroism that Timothy Frates showed on that day,” Rosen said. “All of us who live and work in Gwinnett County are very fortunate to have him and other Medal of Valor award winners protecting our public safety.”
Entaire Global Companies, Inc. is a diversified financial services holding company that, through its subsidiaries, markets a broad range of financial products including life insurance, annuities, premium financing alternatives and Entaire’s proprietary, leveraged planning strategies for helping small business owners achieve their retirement or other financial planning goals.
“We were thrilled to be a part of this terrific opportunity to honor the public safety professionals across Gwinnett County,” Rosen said. “It’s far too easy to overlook the contributions these men and women make as we go about our daily lives. But the second we need them, they are always there for us.”
Entaire Global Companies, Inc. a privately-held, diversified financial services holding company, is headquartered in metropolitan Atlanta, GA. Founded in 1997, Entaire is dedicated to providing innovative and unique financial strategies and solutions through its subsidiary companies to a diverse corporate client base. Entaire’s affiliations with world-class financial conduits, insurance and annuity carriers, enable it to offer innovative solutions for businesses, medical practices and individuals - with an advantage in tax efficiency, stability and selectivity over traditional financial vehicles.
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