Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement today on the passing of John Giles, former Town Manager and Chief of Police of Elsmere, Del.:
“John was a man truly dedicated to his town, answering the call to service in a staggering number of roles. He started his two-decade career with the Elsmere Police Department as an officer, rising to the rank of Chief before retiring in 1998. Four years later, he was appointed Town Manager, where he served the people of Elsmere until late this year. Through it all, he spent a half-century as a member of the Elsmere Fire Company – as a President, an Assistant Chief, and a Director.
“His service to the public was boundless, and his passing will be felt across all of Elsmere. I pass along my sincere condolences to his wife, Laura, and his entire family during this difficult time.”
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