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U.S. Marine Reservist Carlos Gonzalez had two things on his mind this past week: fighting for his country
in Iraq and possibly preparing to fight for his job as a firefighter in Perth Amboy, NJ. However, recent
developments have Gonzalez feeling a bit more comfortable with his job security.
Gonzalez’s job was scheduled to be one of 12 fellow firefighters slated to be cut due to a proposed $68
million dollar budget introduced last week by the City Council. Gonzalez, who is ranked fifth on the layoff
list, is scheduled to return to Perth Amboy at the end of October.
“It saddens me to know the city can terminate his position,” said Gonzalez's sister Egnita Santana of
Avenel. “This is ridiculous that after serving our country and fighting a war that he will be coming home to
fight for his job.”
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in Iraq and possibly preparing to fight for his job as a firefighter in Perth Amboy, NJ. However, recent
developments have Gonzalez feeling a bit more comfortable with his job security.
Gonzalez’s job was scheduled to be one of 12 fellow firefighters slated to be cut due to a proposed $68
million dollar budget introduced last week by the City Council. Gonzalez, who is ranked fifth on the layoff
list, is scheduled to return to Perth Amboy at the end of October.
“It saddens me to know the city can terminate his position,” said Gonzalez's sister Egnita Santana of
Avenel. “This is ridiculous that after serving our country and fighting a war that he will be coming home to
fight for his job.”
Read More...
Marine fights on two fronts: Insurgents in Iraq and city layoffs at home
The Fight for Carlos Marches On
The G.I. GO Fund attended a rally for US Marine Reservist Carlos Gonzalez, whose set to be laid off from
the Perth Amboy Fire Department due to budget cuts.
The silent walk ironically took place on the same day the
city celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Perth Amboy
Fire Department. The walk was organized by Gonzalez’s
family, led by his sister Egnita Santana, who felt that the
firing of her brother, a soldier fighting in Iraq, was nothing
to be celebrated.
“How can the city celebrate the 125th anniversary when
people are losing their jobs?” she asked.
Among those who attended the rally was George Lisicki,
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief for the national VFW,
who provided the rally with obvious expertise and
experience in providing assistance and aid to our veterans.
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the Perth Amboy Fire Department due to budget cuts.
The silent walk ironically took place on the same day the
city celebrated the 125th anniversary of the Perth Amboy
Fire Department. The walk was organized by Gonzalez’s
family, led by his sister Egnita Santana, who felt that the
firing of her brother, a soldier fighting in Iraq, was nothing
to be celebrated.
“How can the city celebrate the 125th anniversary when
people are losing their jobs?” she asked.
Among those who attended the rally was George Lisicki,
Senior Vice Commander-in-Chief for the national VFW,
who provided the rally with obvious expertise and
experience in providing assistance and aid to our veterans.
Read More...
