Coffs Coast resident Tex O'Grady says it's heartbreaking not to celebrate the recognition for his charity work with his canine companion. He is among 12 residents of the region to be honoured this Australia Day.
For Tex O'Grady, being awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his tireless charity work is tinged with sadness.A rural doctor and charity workers are among those recognised
After more than a decade of charity work and visiting the elderly and unwell in hospitals, he's heartbroken not to be able to share in the Australia Day honour with Bundy, who died last year aged 13.He said Bundy and his other dogs, Cash and Sheila, had been vital to his work, particularly when he visited people in hospitals.
"As much as an animal has a calming effect on people, I think the sea does as well — not in rough conditions, of course, but on a nice day," Mr O'Grady said."They're out there with people with similar problems and they can open up and talk about it."Mr O'Grady is one of 12 Mid North Coast residents who have received Australia Day honours.
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