
"Your dedication and organizational ability was vital in the nations largest domestic response and recovery effort. Your service and support for the New Orleans EOC during its toughest hours was a classic example of up front leadership. You developed a team from multiple unfamiliar organizations and made things happen. I would walk at your side anytime."
Col. Terry Ebbert -Director, Office of Homeland Security - City of New Orleans

"...thanks for helping to rebuild this City."
Mayor C. Ray Nagin, City of New Orleans

Captain Jesse R. Stewart, Ranger, 3 Panther, 505th, 82nd Airborne & Ed Minyard
October, 2005, Grand Hyatt Superdome Hotel, New Orleans