Seamus Rodgers, retired SIPTU Organiser and chairperson of the Rosses, Donegal, Branch of the RNLI for the past 8 years, received a bronze medal at the 2013 Annual RNLI Ireland Awards, in Trinity College on 8th June, in recognition of his contribution and support to saving lives at sea by way of fund raising.
RNLI Area Manager Ireland, Emma Gibson, said; "Seamus has always been selfless with his time and effort in support of the RNLI. His leadership qualities ensure the Rosses Branch is run in an efficient way in order to fulfill its role in life-saving in the area," she said.
Accepting his award, Seamus paid tribute to the volunteers from all walks of life who often risk their own lives while trying to save others. “They are the backbone of the lifeboat institution,” he said.
“These people are available 24/7 in all kinds of weather to help rescue those who get into trouble at sea. They show incredible commitment for no financial reward and without them the RNLI wouldn’t be able to carry out its main function which is to save lives at sea,” he said.
