Africa-Press – Seychelles. The Seychelles Red Cross Society together with the Police Force recognized and awarded the bravery of certain individuals and officers, for their brave and heroic actions, which helped save lives.
This was during a ceremony at the Rosy Cross, Saturday, organized in celebration of the International Humanitarian Day.
Altogether, five civilians were recognized, as well as a police officer, and an officer of the Seychelles Defense Force. Among the tokens that they received is also a voucher to follow a first aid course for two days.
Sergeant Randel Gappy and nurse Maria Cousin assisted a foreign visitor who died in his transport on the road to Providence on March 21, 2022. They administered first aid to the visitor, which helped prevent his situation from worsening.
Shane Brice and Samuel Hoareau were also applauded for their efforts to remove a female visitor who was in distress from the sea in Port Launay on October 31, 2022. The two young people managed to administer first aid on the spot, before they handed the woman over to the officers better health”I am a skipper, and in our training we are instructed on first aid and what to do. Tomorrow this situation can be with a family member or any person, so we need to be ready to give this assistance. It’s a life too, and where you can help you do as much as possible until the health professionals can take over,” Shane said.
Two men who continuously assist the police in search and rescue operations in the forest when people are lost, were also among those who were recognized. Malik Labonte and Christian Lionnet were described as two very active people, who are ready to assist the police at any time, even at night.
Defense Force officer Constable Vincent Orphee also received a token for his help during the search to find a Russian visitor who was reported lost on the Trois FreĢres mountain. This operation lasted for more than 3-erd-time.
The Secretary General of the Society of the Rosy Cross, Mrs. Marie-May Esparon, said during her speech that this day is important for all the people who offer assistance to others, and for those who bravely save the lives of others.”I believe this is a vision that is integrated in all people. We have seen that during the last few years, there has been an increase in the number of good things that have arrived in the country. We see a lot more people coming forward to offer assistance,” Mrs. Esparon said.
“Thank you very much for the people who continuously help to make a difference in other people’s lives. They are really making an impact,” Esparon’s wife said.
Mrs. Esparon seized the opportunity to applaud the Seychelles Police Force as a very active one, and made a special mention of Sergeant Juninho Nourrice who is also a member of the Red Cross.
The police and the Rosy Cross Society have a good relationship. They often collaborate together in different situations. At the moment, the company is undertaking work to finalize an agreement to formalize this partnership.Deputy Police Commissioner Francis Songoire said in his speech that the mandate of the police and the Red Cross is almost the same, and that is to protect and save lives.
When he was addressing the token recipients, he said that actions to help others in times of difficulty are more remarkable when a civilian does it.
“This is about showing the love and compassion you have for another person,” Mr. Songoire said.
He also thanked the people who are always ready to provide their assistance to the police and the Rosicrucian Society, without any conditions, or expecting anything in return.
At the end of the ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Songoire presented Mrs. Esparon with a token on the altar of the force.
Present for this ceremony are the executive members of the Police Force, as well as the workers of the Red Cross Society.
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