Yesterday, Winnipeg’s Fire Paramedic Service personnel were honoured for performing above and beyond the call of duty.
The 4th Annual Celebration of Life Ceremony, held at the Masonic Temple, recognized the brave individuals who do remarkable things when accidents or emergencies occur.
This year’s list of honourees included the following eight MGEU members (in alphabetical order):
Gerrie Drabik, Advanced Care Paramedic
Jared Duguid, Communications Operator
Kaitlin Dutkewich, Communications Operator
Sherilyn Goertzen, Primary Care Paramedic
Don Narine, Advance Care Paramedic
Kevin Martin, Intermediate Care Paramedic
Daniel Paille, Primary Care Paramedic
Dale Rodey, Intermediate Care Paramedic
MGEU President Lois Wales, who attended the ceremony, said she was inspired by seeing so many people and their amazing selfless acts recognized.
“It’s great coming to an event like this and seeing our members recognized. I want to congratulate everyone who received an award and I want to say thank you to every brave MGEU member who gives so much of themselves in order to make our communities better places to live. Their actions may not always be recognized with awards but I can assure you it’s appreciated just the same.”