Twenty-seven East Gippslanders were honoured with a National Emergency Medal on Friday for their exceptional efforts in supporting the Cann River community during the devastating bushfires that raged from September 2019 to February 2020.
Federal Member for Gippsland Darren Chester presented the National Emergency Medal to recipients in an award ceremony attended by friends, family and the local community at the Cann River Hall.
“We will be forever grateful to those who answered the call and assisted communities in need during this trying time,” Mr Chester said.
“We saw tremendous courage, hard work and sacrifice during the devastating 2019-2020 fires, and a National Emergency Medal is just one way we can honour those for their sustained and significant service.
“Congratulations to the 27 individuals honoured; your service, sacrifice and courage will not be forgotten.”
The following people were honoured with a National Emergency Medal:
- Phillip Mann
- Sam Elliot
- Fred & Kerry Marchi
- Adrian & Chrystal Hall
- Gus McKinnon
- Tony Trpkovic
- Michael Vare
- Stephen Young
- Michael Connley
- Warren Fenner
- Ryan Maslin
- Steve Schweitzer
- Luke Henderson
- Adrian Nation
- Brandon Nation
- Alison Rainey
- Tammy Stephenson
- Jill Filmer
- Christine Brownlie
- Michael O’Brien
- Wendy Lever
- Maria Mrsic
- Louise Peel
- Will Shipton
- Bill Young
