Kidder, Ed

Nicalena Chidley stated "He became an assistant Light House Keeper at Gallows Pt light station on Protection Island in Nanaimo harbour in 1961.

He would go on to serve at six different stations over his 42 year career, including Quatsino Sound, Carmanah Pt., Scarlett Pt., Sandheads, and culminating in 33 years service from 1970 to 2003 at Nootka, Yuquot, Friendly Cove. At Nootka Ed would perform marine rescues in the hundreds, including pulling a total of 27 people from the frothy seas who otherwise would have perished. Ed's many acts of bravery earned him two Queen's Jubilee Medal's at his retirement. Ed fought the Federal government feverishly alongside others, against the destaffing of Light Houses, helping to win several victories. Ed and Pat retired to Qualicum Beach area in 2003 at age 60, taking early retirement due to onset of COPD."