Whitby RNLI celebrate 19 years of service from volunteer Gordon Stock.
Gordon was presented with a certificate and plaque today (Monday 1 July) to thank him for his hard work and commitment in volunteering at the station.
Over the past 19 years Gordon has talked to school parties from all over the country promoting the work that the RNLI do as a charity to save lives at sea.
On average Gordon speaks to around two school parties a week which means he has delivered talks to over 19,000 children during his time as a volunteer.
Gordon is leaving his role as Lifeboat Visits Officer to move closer to his daughter in Grange over Sands.
Howard Fields, Whitby RNLI Coxswain said. ‘From myself and all the crew we’d like to thank Gordon for his time and dedication. We will miss him around the station and wish him well with his move.’
'Gordon has been an asset to the team of volunteers here at Whitby, helping us share vital safety messages that could save lives.'
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The RNLI charity saves lives at sea. Its volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations in the UK and Ireland and more than 240 lifeguard units on beaches around the UK and Channel Islands. The RNLI is independent of Coastguard and government and depends on voluntary donations and legacies to maintain its rescue service. Since the RNLI was founded in 1824, its lifeboat crews and lifeguards have saved over 146,000 lives.
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