06/29/2026
Our Volunteers: The Heart and Muscle Behind Thunder in the Valley
Every great event has a backbone — and for Thunder in the Valley, it’s this incredible group of volunteers who pour hundreds of hours into making this celebration possible. They work hard, they problem‑solve, they butt heads, they share laughs (and yes, a few beers), but at the end of the day, they get it done with pride and heart.
To our core crew:
Mike “Funky” Funk, Jim “Grumpy” Paciorek, Danny Boy Huard, Grover Twiss, Jim & Wendy Molitoris, Chuck Ouimette, Michael “Where’s Michael?” Dave the Beer Guy, Noah Lis and Eric Murray— your dedication is unmatched.
To the volunteers who show up year after year:
Avery Lavalley, Tina Wagner Perrier, Tyler Molitoris, Little Funky, Kim Revett, Kathy Ouimette, Monica, the Breathe Free Team, COBB, BACA, Terrain Revolution, My brother masons, Carbs & KoolWhip, the Sheriff’s Department, Capt. Dan, FD Chief Chris, Deputy Chief Kevin, EPD, CERT Team, EFD, Easthampton’s own “We The People” EHS Team, Park Hill Orchard, Russell Braen, The Mickna Family, Jim “The Mayor” Nartowitz, Warriors of Christ, Gary Perrier, Tom “The Handicap Transport Guy,” Ernie’s Towing, Glen Labay, Kelli Fitzpatrick, Jen Beauregard, Lisa Huntoon, Tom Anderson, and all the Park Hill Road residents who put up with us during the build‑out, and the Haymond Girls, who bring energy and support every single year — thank you.
A massive thank‑you also goes to our sponsors, who make this event financially possible. We will be highlighting them in a separate post.
Above all, THANK YOU to our guests and supporters. We appreciate every one of you.
You are the reason we work this hard. You are the reason this event continues to grow. And you are the reason Thunder in the Valley remains one of Easthampton’s most meaningful community traditions with a true purpose behind it.
Your support allows us to honor our community, celebrate our country, and continue helping the children who deserve every chance in this world.
God Bless America — and God bless the kids we fight for every single day.
