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Roseville honors four reserve officers retiring after decades of service
Summary
The council and police department presented recognitions to four long-serving reserve officers — Commander John Palomino, Lonnie Scheuer, Patrick Vio and Gary Lyons — who announced retirements totaling decades of volunteer service; family members attended and city leaders thanked the retirees for community service.
City officials and the Roseville Police Department on March 11 honored four reserve officers who announced their retirements after years of volunteer service.
Police leadership and the council recognized Commander John Palomino, who joined the reserves in February 2001 and later served as unit commander; Lonnie Scheuer, who joined in May 2011; Patrick Vio, who joined in December 1992 and rose to assistant unit commander; and Gary Lyons, who joined in December 1998. Speakers and the chief thanked the officers for decades of unpaid service at community events, parades and city functions.
Commander Palomino addressed the council and said returning to Roseville after military service and joining the reserves had given him a family. "This is probably one of the most difficult things that I've had to do is actually admit that it was time. I physically just can't do it anymore," Palomino said. He thanked fellow officers, the department and his family for their support.
Patrick Vio told the council, "I just enjoyed working for the city for the last 32 years. Gonna miss it. It's been a lot of fun. Thanks." Lonnie Scheuer and Gary Lyons both expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve; family members joined several retirees on stage for the recognitions.
Mayor Taylor and council members thanked the retirees and their families for volunteer service to the city, noting the officers' presence at parades, festivals and other community events. City Manager Mr. Monroe and council members also extended condolences in the meeting for the recent passing of a long-time city employee, Mike Logie.
Context
Roseville's reserve officers are unpaid volunteers who assist the department at public events and with community policing tasks. The March 11 ceremony recognized long-term volunteers and acknowledged their families.
