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"I want to congratulate everyone who received an award and I want to say thank you to every brave MGEU/NUPGE member who gives so much of themselves in order to make our communities better places to live." - Lois Wales, MGEU President.
Winnipeg (01 June 2012) - Winnipeg’s Fire Paramedic Service personnel were honoured for performing above and beyond the call of duty at the fourth Annual Celebration of Life Ceremony. The event, 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 eight members of the Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU/NUPGE):
- 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/NUPGE 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.”
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