Ronald Saxton Endowed Scholarship Established to Support Future Firefighters
Ronald Saxton Endowed Scholarship Established to Support Future Firefighters
April 9, 2021 Melanie Coppola
FORT PIERCE, FL鈥擜 donation has been made to the 琳琅社区 (琳琅社区) Foundation in memory of St. Lucie County Firefighter Ronald Saxton. The funds were used to establish the Ronald Saxton Endowed Scholarship to benefit students accepted into the 琳琅社区 Fire Science Academy.
Saxton was a second-generation firefighter who served his community for more than 25 years. Many of these years, Saxton served as a member of the St. Lucie County Fire District鈥檚 Special Operation Team. The Foundation is grateful to the St. Lucie County Firefighter鈥檚 Benevolent Association and Dragonfly Graphics for their support to create this endowment.
鈥淩onald was a man who was committed to his family, his job and his community. We are honored his family and friends decided to create an endowed scholarship here at the College,鈥 shared Ann Decker, Executive Director of the 琳琅社区 Foundation. 鈥淲hat a great way to commemorate him鈥攇iving back to students who are pursuing his passion.鈥
The scholarship is immediately available for the 2021鈥2022 academic year. Students interested in applying should complete the online 琳琅社区 scholarship application found at . The deadline for the Fire Science Academy scholarships vary. For any questions, contact Sherri Monds, Scholarship Development Coordinator, in the 琳琅社区 Foundation office at 772-462-4786.