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with him. “To whom much is given much is<br />
expected. I have a great responsibility. My<br />
decisions have the potential to affect life and<br />
death - I don’t take that lightly.”<br />
When it comes to his lighter side domesticity<br />
takes the lead. When asked what his greatest<br />
accomplishment is, his core softens and<br />
he smiles, “Being a good husband and father.”<br />
Chief deJesus’s wife Lourdes is the love<br />
of his life and he uncharacteristically melts<br />
a little when he mentions granddaughter<br />
Daniela and daughter-in-law Karey. He also<br />
has two sons firefighter Anthony and Alec<br />
(who’s in high school).<br />
If you’re wondering if the Chief has any<br />
time for casual acquaintances or leisurely<br />
lunches you probably know the answer. But<br />
when the time allows (or the wind moves<br />
him) he and Lourdes hop on their beloved<br />
motorcycle and head to places like South<br />
Dakota or Key West to attend biking events.<br />
But rest assured Chief deJesus is a man<br />
on a mission - one that seems to rival those<br />
on CSI or the pages of Jason Bourne. “Everything<br />
needs a plan and a focus. The staff has<br />
to know I care for them and the organization<br />
behind them. It’s about making the organization<br />
great for all, it’s not about me. If we<br />
don’t succeed I don’t succeed.”<br />
Fear not.<br />
www.<strong>Atlantic</strong><strong>Ave</strong><strong>Magazine</strong>.com | <strong>January</strong> <strong>2017</strong> 89
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