Four people from Southport are set to receive royal honours from the King.
They include local paramedic Paul Smith and Hospital Chaplain Martin Abrams, who both played a vital role in the recovery of the town following the July 2024 tragedy.
Dr Justin Hill, Lately Chief Executive Officer, YMCA St Helens, and hospital practitioner Martin Johnson, who are also from Southport will too be honoured.
Rev Abrams, who helped lead the vigil in Southport last year, said he was incredibly humbled to be honoured.
He told Stand Up For Southport’s Andrew Brown: “When I first received the letter, I was amazed, humbled, surprised and excited, all at the same time.
“I always find recognition like this difficult as I think I am only doing my job.
“I believe awards and honours are not about an individual, but about the support received from the teams you work with. To be recognised with this MBE is an incredible personal honour, but I would also like to say a huge thank you and dedicate it to my wonderful colleagues, family and friends.”