President’s Commendation
Wednesday 21st July 2021Jack (8 years old), a member of 1st Rosehearty in the North East of Scotland, has been awarded a President’s Commendation for his actions in helping his father.
After finding his father semi-conscious and covered in blood after falling off a ladder, Jack raised the alarm by getting the family’s Alexa device to call his grandfather, before leaving the garden to get help.
Michael Strachan, Captain of 1st Rosehearty commented, “Thanks to his brave conduct, quick thinking and calm approach Jack managed to get help for his father sooner than would have otherwise been the case which allowed for his serious injury to be treated quickly. Everyone is extremely proud of Jack for his actions on that day.”
