The 14-year service of the deputy coxswain of the Moray Inshore Rescue Organisation has been highlighted in the Scottish Parliament.
Highlands and Islands MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston submitted a motion to the Parliament today (Wednesday 31st July) congratulating Donald Watson on his retirement after 14 years of voluntary service.
Mr Halcro Johnston said: “I was delighted to be able to mark Mr Watson’s contribution with a motion to the Scottish Parliament.
“It is the commitment of volunteers like him which sustains so many of the organisations that we, as a community, have come to rely on.
“MIRO Crew members make themselves available on a 24/7 basis and, I understand, were called out 15 times during 2018 alone. In fact, they were in action just a few days ago helping to assist some people stranded on a sandbar near Nairn.
“My congratulations to Mr Watson and the rest of the MIRO team for their work in coming to the assistance of those who find themselves in distress at sea and along the Moray coast.”
