We Salute Gerard L. Ritzinger. Jerry joined the United States Air Force right out of high school, serving four years with his final year in Vietnam. He then dedicated 20 years to the New York City Fire Department before retiring on medical grounds. Though already retired on 9/11, he reported to Ground Zero the next day and spent months supporting the recovery effort. Spicer Bros. and CoastTV are honoring military personnel and first responders serving Delmarva. If you have a family member, friend, or community member you'd like to nominate for a CoastTV Salute, go to CoastTVSalutes.com.