On 05/05/2019 Members of the Marlboro VFD, Career Staff, Family, extended family, and Friends gathered to say Happy Birthday and farewell to our member John Gardiner Jr.  John or as he is known around he station Lil’ John was celebrating his birthday and his sendoff as he is headed to Marine Corp Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina for Boot Camp to become a Unites States Marine.

Johns father John Gardiner wo is a member of the Branchville VFD, and Mom Janice Gardiner is a Member of the Beltsville VFD, gathered at the Marlboro VFD with career staff, friends and family members for a birthday and farewell (for now) party, and to wish him luck on his journey as a US Marine.

John makes our third current member who will be active duty military.

Happy Birthday and Good Luck we know you will make us all proud!