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Letter to the Editor - Tuesday July 31, 2012

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A huge thank you

The Lloyd and Dangen whanau wish to sincerely thank the following people who assisted our son Ben during and after his car accident on June 30 on SH10 below Midgley Road, Mangonui.

Durham and Min Maring and the unknown truckie, who called 111 for help, Steve Ray who came across Ben first, and Sam Hobbs - your expertise and care is so much appreciated Sam.

Our Mangonui Fire Brigade crew and families, St John ambulance crews, NZ Police (Dave Reynolds), Northland rescue helicopter paramedics, Northland DHB A and E and ICU, Kaitaia Hospital general ward - all support staff from both hospitals (Mike McCarthy (ACC), Paul and Rowan Wilton and family, Mangonui Haulage management and staff, Ben's work Ivan Turner Contractors, and colleagues - a huge thanks guys.

All of Ben's mates, his other mothers Dianne Cassey and Julie McClean and families. His devoted sisters Quado and Cleo, who never left his side. His nephew and niece Johnny and Lakyra. Huge strength and awhi from such little souls. Cleo's work colleagues at the Rautahi Trust.

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Last but not least our loving whanau and friends. Your kindness and generosity of spirit will never be forgotten, and were so appreciated.

Ma te atua koutou e manaaki.

Arohanui,

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LYDIA, ALAN AND WHANAU

Mangonui

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