Remarks by the Honourable Steven L. Point, OBC
Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
First Nations’ Emergency Service Society’s Long Service Awards
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Kamloops, British Columbia
Thank you for asking me to attend this evening. It is very fitting that we come together to recognize the many years of service contributed by these worthy recipients.
In our lives, there are many paths available for each of us. Some people like to find a good job and find fulfillment in taking care of themselves and their families in that manner. Others strike out and leave home in search of a livelihood through business and entrepreneurship. Some seek the quiet and serenity of a spiritual life, either in religious life or spirituality. Yet others seek to find ways to serve the community in which they were born.
All of these paths have their trials, their challenges and their rewards. The end result is only as great, however, as the person who travels that path. There are many life lessons and there are many hills to climb. Tonight we pay respect to several of your fellow firefighters who have given 20, 25 and 30 years of service. In my view, selfless giving is the greatest form of learning because it also serves as an example to others.
Today, safety in First Nation communities has many faces and each must not be ignored. Fire safety is crucial to our very survival and I know that firefighters put their lives at risk for the benefit of us all. Thank you for your commitment, thank you for your energy, and thank you for your gift of service. I am proud and honoured to share this moment with you all.
- Honorary Aides-de-Camp:
- - Inspector Nathan Davies
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