Honouring a brave member of our region

[Markanite]

Fellow Islanders,

Today, I am humbled to be able to do this.

You cannot turn on the TV, view the news or talk to another person without discussing or recognising the enormous effects Coronavirus (COVID-19) is having on our day-to-day lives. Everyday, millions of people are putting thier lives on the line to support heathcare services worldwide. Additionally, millions more are going out of their way to help loved ones, strangers, neighbours and many others as a key worker on the front line against this virus.

Our region is no different, each member of our community is playing their part in fighting the virus. We are all in this together and 10000 Islands has come together as a community to help each other through this.

From the start of this, Tuga Nation's Dragon has been sharing their story. A story of a frontline fight against the virus. Tuga Nation's Dragon is an ER nurse in Portugal, a place that has been badly affected by this virus.
Even though he seldom gets time to rest, he has frequently been posting advice and updates on the forum, to help keep islanders safe. That's right, even when he is saving people lives in real life, he is trying to save lives here too.

Tuga Nation's Dragon's selflessness knows no bounds, he has even moved out of his family home to shield them from the virus and to ensure that he can continue to be there, on the front line, saving lives.

There is a medal, that is awarded very rarely and after thinking about Tuga Nation's Dragon and his actions, I've amended it's description and am proud to bestow it on him today.

12) Purple Heart
Awarded to nations that have been deleted in the defense of another region or demonstrating unwavering strength in the face of adversity.

Tuga Nation's Dragon, thank you for your service to the region and to your community and family in the wider world. I confer upon you the Purple Heart, for demonstrating unwavering strength in the face of adversity.



Three cheers for Tuga Nation's Dragon! Keep up the good work and stay safe.

- Mark

[Marxist Germany]

Huge Congratulations Tuga Nation's Dragon!

[Lenlyvit]

Hear hear! Thank you for all you do Tuga!

[Tuga Nation's Dragon]

Wow... This is... This is unexpected! I am at lost of words...
My friends, make no mistake: I really appreciate this recognition but I would rather prefer not receiving it at all if it meant this crisis was not happening... And I don't say this just for selfish reasons... I've seen people dying and suffering before, but not at this scale...
It's a daily fight, knowing that it will only stop when the virus gives us some truce... We are fighting without the necessary equipment, with badly adapted infrastructures and with few health professionals... Some are already sick... But that's something that some creativity and more effort can overcome... Now being away from our families without knowing when we will be back, that's... I am honest, I've never regretted having this profession like I'm now... It hurts a lot...

Anyway, thank you for this recognition... It really warms my heart knowing you are supporting me and taking this situation very seriously...
Thank you Markanite, once again I cannot express in words how awesome you are and how much the region can be proud of its leader...

I also want to wish the best to Sargon Reman who is now ill with the COVID-19, and want to let him know if he needs any advice or something I may be able to do, he just needs to ask...

Once again... Thank you! I love you all!

[HumanSanity]

This is a wonderful reworking of an old award here in 10000 Islands and one most appropriate for the current situation. Thank you again to Tuga Nation's Dragon for his continual work on the frontlines. Please stay safe and healthy and thank you for all that you do!

[Louisistan]

This is a befitting and deserved tribute to the sacrifice made by Tuga Nation's Dragon. Tuga, I have the highest respect for what you do. Keep going. The sun will shine again!

[Paffnia]

Thank you for all the work you do for others, Tuga Nation's Dragon, and my best wishes.

[Deleted]

This is hardly a surprise given how selfless and thoughtful Tuga has been throughout this whole crisis. I'd dare anyone to find someone in this region more deserving of such an honor in this way. Congrats Tuga, you greatly deserve it!