Dedicated Falkland volunteer remembered

The Shuswap Emergency Program is paying tribute to one of the Emergency Support Service (ESS) program’s most reliable volunteers in Falkland.

If there was something that needed to be done in his home community, Brian Green was always ready to lend a hand.

“The community has lost a good member and a true friend,” Electoral Area D Director Rene Talbot, said “He was a big help to the community in so many ways. He volunteered for just about everything from ESS to Sunday Mourners Club to First Responders, back when we had them. If he heard there was a need, he’d be the first to step up.”

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District said Green was dedicated and willing to step in on a moment’s notice to fill any role, and always worked to make sure even the smallest detail was not overlooked. Green made sure there were sandbags available for people in times of flood risk, but he went a step further. Instead of just leaving the empty bags for pick-up, Green built a special wooden storage box, so none of the bags would get damaged by the elements.