>Press Releases Home > Publications and press releases > Press Releases 29 people commended for saving lives The Director of Marine, Mr Tsui Shung-yiu, today (April 10) presented commendation to 29 people in recognition of their brave acts in saving lives during marine incidents in the previous year. Speaking at the commendation presentation ceremony, Mr Tsui accorded high regard for the recipients' courage and altruism, and paid special tribute to late fireman Chiu Shun-on and his colleagues. Mr Chiu sacrificed his life while he was trying to save a boy in the rough seas off Tai Long Sai Wan on August 28 last year. The gallantry of Mr Chiu and his colleagues had exemplified the best values of civil servants, Mr Tsui said. "Seeing a young boy being swept into the sea by big waves off Tai Long Sai Wan in Sai Kung, a group of off-duty fire officers on scene initiated rescue action immediately." "In the face of extreme danger to himself, Mr Chiu Shun-on, an acting Principal Fireman, attempted to rescue the boy. It was a pity that he lost his life while trying to save that of other." The task of maintaining the safety of life at sea would definitely be much harder and the number of casualties would certainly be much higher without the bravery acts and public spirits of people like the commendation recipients, Mr Tsui added. Six civilians, six employees of the Star Ferry Company Limited, three Police Sergeants, nine Police Constables, and five officers of the Fire Services Department were commended. Wednesday, April 10, 2002
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