Dozen honoured for heroism

The Governor, Sir Richard Gozney, will honour 12 residents for deeds of heroism at the Bermuda Bravery Awards ceremony at Government House on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 6 pm.

In addition to a highly dangerous rescue during the high speed Round the Island Race, this year’s list features other dramatic feats, involving both young and old.

Examples include:

• The life-saving of two female cruise ship passengers caught in a dangerous rip current.
• The successful rescue of a toddler drowning in a swimming pool.
• Two Botanical Gardens workers who valiantly tried to save a co-worker by performing CPR after finding the man unconscious..
• Two boaters who risked their own lives in saving a fellow boater after his craft exploded in flames.

Since its re-birth 14 years ago, the Bermuda Bravery Award Association has recognized more than 200 individuals for bravery or life-saving.

Association president Mark Selley pointed out that his committee is not empowered to nominate names for heroism and that under the constitution of the Bermuda Bravery Award Association; all names must be submitted by members of the public.

The 12 recipients this year will receive a cedar-framed certificate from the Governor, listing their feat of heroism.

Their names were submitted by the public and emergency organizations and were judged by a cross-section of Bermudians who comprise the Bermuda Bravery Awards Association.

The Bermuda Bravery Awards Association was re-formed in 1995 after lying dormant for a number of years. Its mission is to establish a more positive and caring approach to recognizing those who go above and beyond the call of duty in helping others during life-threatening situations.

Copies of award proposal forms are available from Mark Selley.

For further information call Mark Selley on 334-8487 or 293-3121.

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