As a non-operational search and rescue volunteer I no longer have to worry about that Christmas Eve search callout. [I'm sure a few readers will remember being out there with me quite a few years back!] Or indeed any callout during the holiday period. I have done my time, as the saying goes.
I am extremely grateful though, that there are still so many dedicated search and rescue volunteers around the country, old-timers and newcomers, willing to put their own lives on hold to help out those in need. I don’t limit myself here to lowland search; I’m thinking of search and rescue volunteers from all disciplines of SAR.
As I sign off for two weeks I’d just like to take the opportunity to THANK YOU ALL; for the work you have done, saving lives and bringing comfort to families around the world, in 2009 and for all the good work you will do in the future.
I am proud to have the chance to work with you all!
Merry Christmas
and a
Happy New Year
and as the old TV saying goes, BE SAFE OUT THERE
Merry Krismas Rob, and thanks for the blog in 2009.
Have a good break and we expect you back and blogging again once the mince pies are cold (or eaten)
Kris
To not for one moment take anything away from us ‘Local Heroes’ out on the ground, I am sure we all want to thank Rob for his enormous efforts on behalf of Search and Rescue. There will not be a person reading these blogs who is not a better searcher, or leader of searchers, thanks to Rob’s efforts. To put in so much work, without the reward of the massive buzz that the hunt gives us all, is something I know I could not do. You are a star Rob. Thank you.