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It was a very proud day for Tower Lifeboat Station today as Stan Todd, longtime volunteer at Brighton RNLI Station and Helm at Tower, received his MBE.
Stan received notification earlier this summer that he’d received the recognition in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his considerable services to Maritime Safety since he joined the RNLI in 1980. In that time, he has attended more than 1,000 shouts and saved countless lives, receiving awards for his bravery,
When he was notif...ied of the award, Stan said of his RNLI colleagues:
'I’m absolutely astonished to receive this honour. None of us on lifeboats do what we do for an award like that. I feel so privileged to be recognised for doing something I love this much. Being lifeboat crew gets in your blood – we socialise together when we’re off the boat and we’re family to each other. I think my wife and daughters are looking forward to this ceremony even more than I am! I’m hugely proud to have been part of the RNLI for this long and I want to continue saving lives for as long as I can!'
He attended the ceremony along with his wife, Helena and daughters, Natasha and Bryony. Afterwards he said,
'I was so humbled to receive this award today in the company of such outstanding recipients. Hearing about their achievements – and, of course, meeting The Queen - was a huge honour. Her Majesty said she followed Tower station and recognised how busy the crew is there saving lives on the Thames. My family and I have had a real once-in-a-lifetime day.'
Link to original News Release following the MBE announcement in June is here:
https://rnli.org/…/five-rnli-supporters -and-volunteers-reco…
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We recently had a visit from Mike of the Town of Oakville Water Air Rescue Force / Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary.
They kindly sent us some lovely gift items in the post - modelled here by today’s duty crew volunteers Pip, Louisa and Molly the dog.
Thank you, Mike!

3x calls in last 24hrs total calls now 542

Service call overnight with @MPSonthewater to person in the water near Canary Wharf. Fantastic job by crew of “Twin Star” ferry who recovered the Male from the water to their boat before a hand over to @Ldn_Ambulance crew

Morning! As the day shift take over duty we are hearing how the night crew launched on 4 calls.
One of those calls was to save the life of a person in the river at Vauxhall.
This was the 300th life that we as a station have saved since starting in 2002. #RNLI #Lifeboats

Good morning let’s kick it off with #FollowFriday @RNLI @MPSonthewater @Ldn_Ambulance @LondonPortAuth @NPASLondon @MCA_media @GravesendRNLI @ChiswickRNLI @rnli_teddington @LondonFire @liquid_highway1 @TfL @Londonlifeboats @CityPolice @metpoliceuk #FollowFriday #RespectTheWater

Two calls during the night both to distressed persons total calls 424

We are in the @EveningStandard again this evening following an interview with our station manager https://t.co/JRKJD8zRgh

Two calls today, one of them was to tow a broken down boat, the boat is now safe and secure alongside a pier total calls this year 420

Love lifeboats ? Love London ? Love the Thames? Then follow @TowerRNLI @ChiswickRNLI @GravesendRNLI @rnli_teddington @RNLI

Wow this is awesome well done Ireland #RespectTheWater #FloatToLive #RNLI

Wonder if any @premierleague clubs would be kind enough to do this #respectthewater #RNLI @RNLI

Service call to two males paddling in an inflatable swimming pool in the Wapping area. Got to shore as we arrived. No life jackets, shorts & T-shirts & no idea the risk they had put themselves in. Please #RespectTheWater & take part in water activities responsibly

Today we attended 2 calls. Here we are launching on service this morning. https://t.co/jFM2pnXLWH

Re directed on our return from last call to a Service call on a passenger boat with injured crew after falling and a bang to the head. Assessed the casualty, stabilised and monitored till handover to @Ldn_Ambulance crews. Back to station now

Service call with @MPSonthewater to despondent female in Greenwich area. No shownand with lack of information stood down

Good news in the @standardnews https://t.co/i5XCd9MJTK @EveningStandard @RNLI

Excited is an understatement! Bring on the new series. #SavingLivesAtSea

Whilst out training today we have spotted the #thamesseal a couple of times but it was too quick for us to get any pics. Maybe tomorrow #sealspotting

Thanks to the crew member who was on his way home just after 19:00 (sorry we forgot to ask your name). You made Oliver's weekend with the personal tour.

Thank you for hosting Oliver and I this evening. Cracking station and thanks to Andrew and Stan for taking the time to answer all of Oliver questions!

Mick Nield is a legend. It's guys like him that give the RNLI the excellent name and reputation it has today

Had a great tour here on Thursday enjoyed it learned so much beautiful weather for it

Called them and incredibly fast response!

Thanks to the crew member who was on his way home just after 19:00 (sorry we forgot to ask your name). You made Oliver's weekend with the personal tour.

Thank you for hosting Oliver and I this evening. Cracking station and thanks to Andrew and Stan for taking the time to answer all of Oliver questions!

Mick Nield is a legend. It's guys like him that give the RNLI the excellent name and reputation it has today

Had a great tour here on Thursday enjoyed it learned so much beautiful weather for it

Called them and incredibly fast response!