Six Nations First Responders Honoured for Emergency Efforts

Six Nations First Responders turned out for the annual appreciation luncheon at the Six Nations Community Hall last week. The luncheon honours the workers and sends them a simple but heartfelt message of “Thank you

By Joshua Santos Writer Hundreds of emergency personnel were recognized for their efforts at an annual First Responders Appreciation luncheon Wednesday at the Six Nations Community Hall. “It is nice to see the council thank us like this,” said Luke Byrne, a paramedic with Six Nations Paramedic Service. He has been a paramedic for 14 years, and spent the past two years with Six Nations. “I think everyone is honoured to be here. It is not something that happens everywhere you go.” The event, hosted by Six Nations Elected Council and Emergency Services, celebrated firefighters, paramedics, police officers, and dispatchers. A Haudenosaunee honour song opened the proceedings with community gratitude. “I just wanted to be able to help people and give back to the community,” said Byrne. “I was looking…

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