Darren Chhuon, 16, swam to the rescue of his friends at Edithvale beach in dangerous conditions on January 14.
The Springvale South teen was able to get his friends to safety but the conditions and exhaustion proved too much and he died at the scene.
Darren’s mother Dany Dy accepted the posthumous Royal Humane Society Bravery Award on his behalf at last week’s ceremony at Government House. “I’m very, very proud of him, but I always say I wish he was still alive.”
Darren’s best friend Kosing Tchong said: “I feel pleased Darren is being remembered here today as a hero, because that’s what he is”.
Darren Chhuon's mother Dany Dy (second from left) with Ausi Thai, Michael le, Susan Hong and Kosing Tchong.
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