Amateur radio - home of 'the good guys'

Although we are all "Good Guys" it's been a while since we have had the pleasure of highlighting one of our group!

Geoff Dickson VK6HOG has forwarded info from the WA Sunday Times, a front page article describing the efforts of Max Faulkner VK6FN. VK6FN has been awarded the inaugural Sunday Times Pride of Australia Medal.

Peta Hellard writing in the Newspaper said Max Faulkner, of Manjimup, won the bravery medal for pulling Peter de Munck and his wife Merle who was already dead from a burning car wreck in March.

Mr Faulkner risked his life to free the couple from the car, which then exploded.

Mr Faulkner dedicated his award to the memory of Mrs de Munck and said he was no braver than the average person.

"I originally didn't want to accept the award because I'm no bloody hero," he said. "I just did what any normal bloke would have done after seeing people who needed help."

Mr de Munck said the ceremony was emotional for him. "Max is my blood brother, my guardian angel. I owe him my life," Mr de Munck said. "Merle would be so happy that he has been recognised."

Max VK6FN was presented with a handcrafted sterling-silver medallion.

Our WA reporter on this story, VK6HOG said " Whilst I don't know Max that well, its great to see members of our community, especially amateur radio operators, assisting people in times of dire need.

Source: Wireless Institute of Australia

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