Premier Christy Clark has awarded BC’s first Medal of Good Citizenship to the late John Phare.
The 60 year-old tree faller from Roberts Creek was killed while fighting the Old Sechelt Mine wildfire in early July.
Phare’s family was at the Legislature today to receive the honour.
Clark says Phare died protecting the lives of his friends, neighbours and family. “We can’t ease the pain of everyone who loves and misses him, but we can recognize his courage and sacrifice. I can’t think of a more deserving recipient of the first Medal of Good Citizenship,” the premier says.
The Medal of Good Citizenship was established to recognize people who make outstanding contributions to the well-being of their communities.
Nominations closed on October 2nd. There were nearly 200.
The other winners will be announced later.
(Phare’s fiance Kimi Hawkes accepting the medal from Premier Christy Clark)
You can see the Premier’s speech and the presentation, here.
