Families encouraged to apply for Elizabeth Emblem
The families of public servants killed in the line of duty are being encouraged to apply for a new award from the UK Government.
The Elizabeth Emblem will be awarded to the individual's next of kin - applicants from Crown Dependencies and Devolved Administrations are eligible.
It's the civilian equivalent of the Elizabeth Cross which recognises members of the UK Armed Forces, who have died in action or as a result of a terrorist attack, and will be retrospective from 1948 to recognise historic deaths.
His Excellency Sir John Lorimer, the Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man, said: "I would encourage families of those who have lost their lives in the course of public duty to apply for the Elizabeth Emblem so that their loves ones can be recognised and commemorated."
Anyone on the Isle of Man wishing to apply should do so through the chief of staff at Government House by emailing Hilary.Leece@gov.im or phone 698389.
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