RNLI Chief Executive thanks Whitby crew members
The inshore lifeboat crew has recently been presented with a letter of thanks.
Whitby's inshore lifeboat crew has recently been presented with a letter from the RNLI Chief Executive, Mark Dowie.
Volunteers Matt Sharpe and Ian Taylor and Station Mechanic Richard Dowson were all involved in a difficult service back in 2020 - Mr Dowie, who was visiting the Whitby station recently, took the opportunity to thank them in person.
Each crew member was presented with a framed letter from the charity, thanking them for their compassion and professionalism.
Volunteer crew member Matt Sharpe said:
"We prepare with training for all eventualities but it is the support of our fellow crew members that get us through the more difficult call outs. It meant a lot to be thanked in person by the chief executive and know that these services are recognised by the RNLI."