Distinguished Service Award for Gus Cameron

Distinguished Service Award for Gus Cameron

Angus (Gus) Cameron is a man of the Glen, and it was only natural that he joined his local rescue team.

Gus has shown over the years what it takes to become a skilled and knowledgeable leader on the hill and still to this day has great skill and ability to teach younger members a thing or two especially on the wildest of days on the mountains. Becoming Deputy Team Leader in 1987 following a helicopter crash during a callout on Ben More that killed the then Team Co-ordinator, he, like many in the team, showed commitment in helping the team pull together in subsequent days. Like every member of the team during that time, he showed humanity and dedication to continue in the duty of bringing people back to their families.

Gus is a loyal servant to the team, and his local knowledge, especially on Stùc a Chròin and the Balquidder hills, has often been the saviour of many people who get into difficulty. Gus has been friend to the team and its members over many years. He has been supported by his wife Ollie, who like many in the extended mountain rescue community, have given so much to support their partner.

We commend and recognise many years of service and commitment to Killin MRT. On behalf of all of us at Scottish Mountain Rescue, thank you Gus.