THE selfless dedication of emergency services workers, who put their lives on the line for others, was recognised and remembered for 999 Emergency Services Day.
Councillor Brenda Warrington, Tameside Council executive leader, was joined by representatives of police, fire and rescue and ambulance outside Dukinfield town Hall on the ninth hour of the ninth day of the ninth month to commemorate the day.They unveiled two council vehicles which carry a special message of thanks from Tameside to the NHS and emergency services as well highlighting the #ItWorks campaign and what everyone can do keep themselves and others safe from Covid-19.
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The national 999 Emergency Services Day is held annually as collective message of thanks and remembrance to all those staff, volunteers and their families working in the NHS and emergency services and to those lives that have been lost.
Cllr Warrington said: “The unprecedented challenges of this year have particularly highlighted the extraordinary commitment of the men and women who work in the NHS and emergency services. Thank you for your exceptional service, which will always be remembered and valued.”
The National Emergency Services Memorial Charity is supported by HRH The Duke of Cambridge, Her Majesty’s Government, the Prime Minister, the Governments and First Ministers of Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the Home Secretary, Health Secretary, National Police and Fire Chiefs’ Councils, the Association of Ambulance Chief Executives and many more.
The charity is raising at least £3.2 million to build the UK’s first national ‘999 cenotaph’ to honour all who have served in the NHS and emergency services.
This important national monument will be a national symbol of gratitude, sacrifice and remembrance to the brave men and women who serve in the NHS, police, ambulance, fire and search and rescue services.