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Thursday, December 27, 1973
COMMENDATIONS FOR RESCUE HEROES
Eight members of the public and a Marine Police Constable will
receive Certificates of Commendation tomorrow (Friday) from the Director
of Marine, Mr. A. Metcher, in recognition of their courage and public
spirit in rescuing people from the sea.
The recipients are: Messrs. Chung Kar-shui, Chan For-kan, Chan
Kan-ying, To Chau, Leung Choi-hei and Chan Kai-fat, all crew members of
the Hong Kong and Yaumati Ferry Company; Constable Kong Chuen of the Marine
Police; Mr. Tsui For-kan, owner of a lighter; and Mr. Leo Kam-ahui, 2.
sailor.
They are all commended for rescuing people who tried to commit
suicide or who fell into the harbour during the past year. In addition
to the certificates, the eight members of the public will receive
monetary awards of $100 each.
Note to Editors:
You are invited to have the presentation
ceremony covered. It will start at 10 a.m. tomOTTOW in the Examination Hall of the Marine Department
on the 10th floor of the Rumsey Street Multi-Storey Carpark, Connaught Road, Central.
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