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Mr. Speaker, Captain Harold Stokes of Bareneed and four
of his crew members were honoured during the St. John
Ambulance investiture ceremony at the Anglican Cathedral
in St. John’s on September 30.
The Gold Life Saving Awards were presented to Captain
Stokes, Darryl Reid, Rickey Mercer, Karl Avery and Owen
Power by the Lieutenant-Governor, Mr. John Crosbie.
We all remember how the crew members of the Nautical
Legacy abandoned ship and leapt into the cold
Atlantic waters. They were honoured for saving the life
of Michael Petten by surrounding him and working
tirelessly in keeping him warm and staving off
hypothermia as they bobbed in the cold Atlantic waters.
Captain Stokes said it was an honour to receive this
award, but the greatest award was knowing that all the
boys came home safe.
I ask all hon. members to join me in congratulating
Captain Stokes and the crew in receiving the Gold Life
Saving Award.
Thank you, Mr. Speaker. |
