Congratulations to four of our volunteers, recognised for their contribution to Surf Life Saving in the Queen’s Birthday honours list.
SLSNSW Board member Tony (Anthony) Waller has been recognised for his contribution to Surf Life Saving and the community. The decorated Fire and Rescue Superintendent, Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter crewman and Governor of Coogee SLSC is the recipient of an OAM. The former NSW Surf Lifesaver of the Year has been patrolling and educating volunteers for more than 40 years.
Fairy Meadow SLSC life member Lawrence Bond has received an OAM for services to Surf Life Saving after an amazing 60 years plus on patrol.
Brian Gee OAM from The Entrance SLSC has been recognised for more than 50 years of service to Surf Life Saving and rugby league.
Former president of Cooks Hill SLSC and Redhead SLSC member Peter Kilmurray has received an OAM for his contribution to Surf Life Saving. The long-term Board member of the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter service has patrolled at various clubs since joining in 1964, including Wauchope Bonny Hills, Bronte, Dixon Park, Shoalhaven Heads, Cooks Hill and Redhead.
SLSNSW President George Shales OAM has congratulated the recipients and thanked them for their service to Surf Life Saving.
“We are extremely grateful for the contribution these members have made to our movement over such a long time. They are deserving of this recognition at the highest level and it is great to see the community acknowledge their commitment to protecting and saving lives.”
Monday 14 June 2021