On February 17, Steve Lewis, center, was presented the VFW Public Servant EMT Award by local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5297 Commander Bill Tawater, left, and Bob Roche, right. According to Cathlamet Fire Department EMS Battalion Chief Jodie Mason, Lewis has been one of the top responders for multiple years in a row. He is extremely well known in the community. His wealth of experience in the EMT field, his attitude to volunteerism and a passion to care for people make him uniquely qualified for this award. Photo by Dan Bigelow.