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Thirty-eight RCMP officers, auxiliary constables and citizens from Campbell River to the Comox Valley received awards ranging from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to Certificates of Appreciation and the prestigious Commendation for Bravery at ceremonies Thursday at Painter’s Lodge.
RCMP rewards service and bravery BRIAN KIERAN CAMPBELL RIVER MIRROR
This region’s dedicated longserving peace officers and its citizen heroes were recognized Thursday at an RCMP ceremony in Campbell River. Deputy Commissioner Craig Callens, the Commanding Officer of “E” Division, recognized the service and bravery of 38 RCMP officers, auxiliary constables and citizens who received awards ranging from the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal to Certificates of Appreciation and the prestigious Commendation for Bravery. Bravery awards went to a lifesaving Campbell River trio,
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Wasyliw, rowed out to (the) rescue ... Mr. Flanagan saw what was unfolding and brought his own boat to the rescue.” Beverage said the actions of the three represented the highest traditions of the RCMP and the highest standards of a Canadian citizen. Deputy Commissioner Callens said the awards are meant to celebrate significant achievements and long careers of exemplary service. He applauded “the selfless acts of bravery and service” being honoured. “It gives me an opportunity to extend my sincere appreciation to families and others who support the men and women of the RCMP. It is clear to me as it is to all of us in
the force that our jobs would be much more difficult if we did not rely on the support of our families and friends. “When one thinks of the duty of policing, a duty of the highest honour and at times the greatest challenge, we cannot help but think of personal and professional commitment, dedication to duty and dedication to communities.” Two BC Ferries crew members on the Queen of Burnaby, Kory Daoust and Stephanie Pap, were also recognized with Certificates of Appreciation for their attempts to rescue a young drowning victim off Comox in 2009. Both Daoust and Pap said Continued on A3
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Coun. Ron Kerr is insistent the city address safety concerns on Willis and Petersen roads but city staff says there’s no money for improvements. Kerr said, “citizens risk their lives daily” walking along the narrow shoulders of both roadways. “It’d be comical if it weren’t so dangerous,” Kerr said at a council meeting Oct. 2. “I walked the route the other day and although there’s some spots where there’s separation from the traffic, there’s numerous locations where you’re forced to walk on the road. To do nothing to improve the safety concerns in north Campbell River is not an option.” Kerr wants the city to install a continuous pedestrian and cycling path along Willis Road and on Petersen Road between Willis and 14th Avenue before winter sets in rather than wait for a re-build of Willis and Petersen roads – a project that has been on the city’s radar but pending available funding. “When the weather turns, the conditions only get worse,” Kerr said. “What I’d like to see is the process started immediately. There’s a situation there that is far too dangerous to extend into the winter season. If we could get started on it right away, within Continued on A3
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