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Fallen firefighter Ho awarded Medal for Bravery in Hong Kong’s 2026 Honours List

Fallen firefighter Ho awarded Medal for Bravery in Hong Kong’s 2026 Honours List
South China Morning Post Tuesday 30 June 2026, 16:01 UTC By Matthew Cheng 1 min read
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Firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who was killed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades, has been recognised for his bravery in this year’s Honours List, while eminent economist Lawrence Lau Juen-yee is among three recipients of the city’s highest award. Fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin and cyclist Lee Sze-wing were also among the 466 individuals named in the 2026 Honours List on Wednesday, with the pair recognised for their achievements at last year’s National Games. Ho was posthumously awarded the Medal...

Firefighter Ho Wai-ho, who was killed in Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades, has been recognised for his bravery in this year’s Honours List, while eminent economist Lawrence Lau Juen-yee is among three recipients of the city’s highest award. Fencer Ryan Choi Chun-yin and cyclist Lee Sze-wing were also among the 466 individuals named in the 2026 Honours List on Wednesday, with the pair recognised for their achievements at last year’s National Games. Ho was posthumously awarded the Medal for...
Ho awarded Medal for Bravery (PERSON) Hong Kong (LOCATION) Firefighter Ho Wai-ho (PERSON) Hong Kong’s (LOCATION) Lawrence Lau (PERSON) Juen-yee (PERSON) Ryan Choi Chun-yin (PERSON) Lee Sze (PERSON) National Games (ORG) Ho (PERSON) Medal (PERSON)
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