Grateful Retired Saugerties First Responder Honored This Month

The Wolf Den of Heroes continues for 2025, and we look forward to celebrating a first responder you know in the months to come. Nominate the first responder in your life today.

Meet the Wolf Den Hero Inductee for June 2025

Each month, The Wolf teams up with Mid Hudson Pump and MHA of Dutchess County to select one of our area's first responders to be inducted into the Wolf Den of Heroes from among everyone who has been nominated to date.

Wolf Den of Heroes Sgt. William Carr / Contributor

The Wolf Den Hero inductee for this month, June 2025, is Retired Sgt. William Carr. Nominated by Meghan, who calls him Bill, we are excited to share his story.

Here is the nomination Meghan wrote:

Bill's first responder career started as a volunteer firefighter with the Ruby Fire Dept. at 16 years old. He joined the Marine Corps at 20 and served from 2008 to 2017, getting medically retired after 2 combat deployments to Afghanistan.

Wolf Den of Heroes Sgt. William Carr / Contributor

After getting out, he continued to serve the community by volunteering with the Hudson Valley National Center for Veteran Reintegration, building kayaks with struggling veterans. He worked with the Ulster County Sheriff’s office as a Corrections Officer before serving as a security officer for the Kingston City School District.

Wolf Den of Heroes Sgt. William Carr / Contributor

He continues to serve the community by volunteering with the veterans center and is currently a driver for Ulster County Veterans Services. He’s also an active member of his VFW post 5034 in Saugerties.

Wolf Den of Heroes Sgt. William Carr / Contributor

Nominate A First Responder for the Wolf Den of Heroes

Please take a moment to tell us about a first responder you know. Nominate them to be inducted into the Wolf Den of Heroes. Tell us their story and why you believe they deserve to be recognized for their efforts in our community.

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If you want to nominate a first responder, fill out the form on our website. Be sure to take a minute to share some information about the First Responder you are nominating, and please feel free to send us a picture or two. We look forward to putting a spotlight on someone you know.