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radiated heat was so intense that approach in wooden vessels was hazardous
and to swim in the heat area was a tremendous test of both courage and
endurance. At this time these eight gentlemen, members of the Royal
Hong Kong Police Force and the Fire Services Department, were called
to the scene, and without exception they displayed complete disregard
for their safety in going to the assistance of the workers who had been
on the vessel, many of whom were swimming in the harbour or clinging on to the
hull. Although some were not strong swimmers they swam to the assistance
of the injured and frightened and terved them to places of safety, continuing
their efforts until everyone possible had been saved. Their actions were
in the highest traditions of bravery and saved the lives of many.
MR. LAU KAN-YAN and
MR. TSE YUEN-CHI Queen's Commendations for Brave Conduct
Mr. Lau and Mr. Tse were both employed in a bank which was the
scene of an armed robbery attempt. Mr. Lau deliberately tripped the alarm
system to summon the police, knowing that if his action had been seen his
life would have been endangered, and thereafter acted in a dilatory way to
allow the police time to arrive on the scene. Mr. Tse, although unarmed,
tackled an armed man and recovered some $5,000 with total disregard for his
own safety. The action of both Mr. Lau and Mr. Tse is worthy of the highest
praise.
/PRESENTATION OF