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Ronnie celebrates over 50 years at Largs RNLI

Lifeboats News Release

On Sunday 28 July 2024 Ronnie Copeland was presented with a medal to represent 50 years of volunteering with the RNLI.

Ronnie Copeland receiving his 50 year medal

RNLI/Claire McRae

Ronnie Copeland receiving his 50 year medal

During the visit of the Connecting Communities RNLI 200 Scroll volunteer Ronnie Copeland was presented with a medal to represent 50 years of volunteering for the charity.

The presentation of the medal by Arthur Black, Branch Chairman at Largs RNLI, was a complete surprise to Ronnie who was at the lifeboat station to sign the RNLI 200 Scroll.

Ronnie is a very familiar face to those from Largs and the surrounding area, although he stepped away from the ‘wet-side’ of lifeboating a few years ago he is still very active in both fundraising and water safety and still can be regularly found at the lifeboat station sharing his old stories along with a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.

Largs Lifeboat Operations Manager, John Griffiths said: ‘Ronnie’s continuing contribution to Largs lifeboat station is greatly appreciated by everyone here.

‘I am delighted he is still an active part of the activities at the lifeboat station, regularly supporting both the Fundraising and Water Safety Teams.

‘Ronnie’s effort and commitment over more than 50 years has been outstanding, he is an ongoing inspiration to the next generation of lifesavers here at the lifeboat station.’

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