{"id":116406,"date":"2026-07-10T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/?p=116406"},"modified":"2026-07-08T17:14:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-08T07:14:12","slug":"community-memorial-honours-lives-lost-in-marine-rescue-tragedy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/news\/community-memorial-honours-lives-lost-in-marine-rescue-tragedy\/","title":{"rendered":"Community memorial honours lives lost in marine rescue tragedy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MARINE Rescue NSW hosted a community memorial service honouring boat crew volunteers who lost their lives in the Ballina Bar tragedy on 4 May.<\/p>\n<p>The service paid tribute to volunteers Bill Ewen, 78, and Frank Petsch, 62 who died after their rescue boat overturned while responding to a distress call in treacherous sea conditions.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/BallinaMarineRescueC_22109.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marine Rescue NSW volunteers at the community memorial service. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>About 400 emergency services personal, volunteers and community members gathered for the event at memorial park.<\/p>\n<p>The four surviving volunteer crew members, who sustained serious physical and emotional injuries, were also acknowledged during the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>NSW Governor Margaret Beazley praised the courage and dedication of the volunteers, while Marine Rescue NSW commissioner Todd Andrews honoured the men for their service.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/MarineRescueEvansHea_37025.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Members of the Evans Head Marine Rescue unit at the ceremony. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Heroes are often described by the actions they take in a single moment, but Bill and Frank&#8217;s legacy was built over years of selfless service, friendship, commitment, and care for others,&#8221; Andrews said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our two comrades were lost, but they will never be forgotten. We honour them through every rescue; we honour them through every life saved.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Marine Rescue unit commander Peter Hill thanked the Ballina community, neighbouring units and emergency services for the support shown to volunteers and their families.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/AlstonvilleFireServi_24464.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Tony Mannering and Malcolm Johnson from the Alstonville Wollongbar Rural Fire Brigade. Photo: Lyn McCarthy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ewen, originally from Scotland, volunteered with Marine Rescue Ballina for about a decade and was remembered for his commitment to helping others.<\/p>\n<p>Petsch, who was born in Germany, had served with the unit for about three years and was known as a keen sailor, fitness instructor and dedicated volunteer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/AndreaDavies_Brunswi_32097.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"480\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Andrea Davies from the Brunswick Head Marine Rescue unit attended the memorial. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Marine Rescue NSW chaplain Alan Bates led a reflection and blessing before the official wreath-laying ceremony with the Governor.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We know that on that night, commitment didn&#8217;t fail,&#8221; Beazley said.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We know on that night that dedication didn&#8217;t fail. The training didn&#8217;t fail. We also know that on that night, courage shone,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>An interim rescue vessel is expected to be delivered to Marine Rescue Ballina later this month to replace the one damaged in the rescue.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30038\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30038\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30038\" src=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/07\/Audience_MarineComme_41631.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30038\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">About 400 people attended the memorial service at Ballina. Photo: Lyn McCarthy.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It will remain in service until a permanent replacement vessel has been designed, built and delivered.<\/p>\n<p>The previous BA 30 rescue vessel was funded through a combination of state government support, unit fundraising, contributions from local organisations and community donations.<\/p>\n<p>Cherry Street Sports Club has raised just over $58,000 for the new vessel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MARINE Rescue NSW hosted a community memorial service honouring boat crew volunteers who lost their lives in the Ballina Bar tragedy on 4 May. 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