Posthumous honour for Aaron Harber on World Ranger Day Coffs Coast Coffs Coast - popup ad Coffs Coast News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - August 9, 2024 Aaron Harber of Dorrigo lost his life in 2009 while on duty for the NPWS. ELEVEN National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) employees who lost their lives protecting the community, were honoured on World Ranger Day. Among them was Aaron Harber of Dorrigo who was tragically killed in a helicopter accident in December 2009 while on duty for the NPWS. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au A dedicated family man and community member, Mr Harber was performing firefighting duties when the helicopter crashed in dense rainforest in the Dorrigo area. A service was held at the NSW NPWS Staff Memorial at Govetts Leap in the Blue Mountains National Park on 31 July, where the names added to the Honour Roll were read in front of family and friends. NSW Minister for Environment Penny Sharpe acknowledged their service. “Our dedicated NPWS staff are often on the frontline of major environmental disasters,” she said. “We are grateful for their courage and commitment to protect and defend our natural and cultural heritage every day. “With sorrow we acknowledge those who have lost their lives and pay our respects to their families and friends. “We also acknowledge those staff who have been injured at work and those who mourn the loss of their friends and colleagues.” World Ranger Day is marked worldwide to honour all those who make it their life’s work to protect the environment for future generations. By Andrea FERRARI
