On November 7, 2018, Pierre and Biddy O'Keefe, parents of RCMP fallen member Corporal Trevor O'Keefe, attended the Burnt Cove-Bauline-St. Michael's Community Centre to present a defibrillator, donated in memory of their son, as a part of an initiative in support of fallen first responders by Canada's 911 Ride, Atlantic Region.
As part of the selection process, Corporal Trevor O'Keefe was recognized for his community-focused volunteer work.
Members of Witless Bay Volunteer Fire Department, representatives from the Burnt Cove-Bauline-St. Michael's Community Centre and residents of the Southern Shore were in attendance for this special event.
A plaque accompanying the defibrillator reads as follows: The life saving "Mikey" defibrillator was dedicated to the memory of RCMP Cpl. Trevor O'Keefe by his loving family, friends and riders of the Canada's 911 Ride, Atlantic region, so he may continue to serve his community.
Pierre and Biddy O'Keefe, who reside in a community along the Southern Shore, selected the Burnt Cove-Bauline-St. Michael's Community Centre to receive the donated defibrillator, keeping the equipment close to home where Corporal O'Keefe grew up.