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Dennis Guay

Dennis Guay
Dennis has a long history of military service starting in the Navy reserve program, then to the Marine Corp serving in Japan and Viet Nam, then to the Connecticut Air National Guard where he deployed many times to assist with drug interdiction and enforcement efforts in Colombia and Texas. He volunteered as one of the first chemical detection team members to be deployed to Saudi Arabia. Upon returning, Dennis continued taking classes from Homeland Security/FEMA and became an instructor in terrorism prevention for both public and emergency services.

During that time, he also received his heating, cooling and refrigeration license and worked for the Marriott until being hired by United Technologies in 1984 where he worked as an Environmental, Health and Safety Manager until his retirement from United Technologies in 2005.

Dennis has been awarded the Navy Unit Commendation, Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation, Marine Corp Good Conduct (2), Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, National Defense Service Medal (2), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal(2), Air Force Longevity Service Award (4), Air Force Reserve Medal, Air Force Training Ribbon and the Connecticut Veterans Wartime Service Medal.

Dennis served his country and local community by serving as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He served for more than 10 years with the Windsor Fire Department, rising to the rank of Captain. He has been recognized as the Exchange Club's Firefighter of the Year, Member of the Year and Officer of the Year.

Dennis left the fire department to volunteer with the Windsor Volunteer Ambulance where he continues today as the chief operating officer (CEO). While volunteering with the ambulance, he still finds time to be a member of the Windsor/Windsor Locks Rotary and is the incoming president for 2015-2016.

Dennis received the Chamber's Citizen of the Year award in 2015.

Dennis, Sally, his wife of 38 years, and their two daughters have lived in Windsor since 2001. His family has been n a great support to him over these many years. Dennis' motto is “Don't say you can't do something unless you have tried and have given it your all”


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First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 15 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Mar 16 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 17 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Mar 21 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 22 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 24 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 29 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Monthly Veteran's Coffee Hour
Mar 30 at L.P. Wilson
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 31 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Tickborne Illness Support Group
Apr 4 at LP Wilson Community Center, 599 Matianuck Ave. Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Apr 5 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Apr 7 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 15 at Windsor Train Station Studios
Programs Committee Mtg
Mar 16 at online
Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks
Mar 17 at Windsor Public Library 323 Broad Street Windsor, CT
First Town Chat
Fridays at 161 Broad Street, Windsor
Open Classroom at the WAC Studios
Mar 15 at Windsor Train Station Studios