SES Stalwart Graeme Silver Awarded Freeman of the City

'Dad was always the calm in the chaos': Graeme Silver earns highest honour

Graeme Silver, 23rd Freeman of the City, is celebrated for six decades of SES and NSW Ambulance service. Uncover the impact of his dedication.

SES stalwart receives Newcastle’s highest honour

Graeme Silver has been named Newcastle’s newest Freeman of the City in recognition of almost six decades volunteering to help the Hunter through some of its darkest days. After joining St. John’s Ambulance as a volunteer in 1969 at the age of 11, Mr Silver went on to dedicate 47 years of his life to the State Emergency Service (SES), supporting his community through monumental events including the 1989 Newcastle Earthquake, 2007 Pasha Bulka stor…

SES stalwart Graeme Silver awarded Freeman of the City

A Newcastle man has been recognised for almost six decades of volunteering, that’s helped the Hunter through some of its darkest days. The SES volunteer received the city’s highest honour today… before returning to duty, coordinating its latest emergency response.