The President’s Commendation has recently been awarded to:

Benjamin Thompson – 1st Glendermott

On 18th March 2016, Craig Henderson, Clerk of Session and Inspecting Officer, presented Benjamin Thompson with his President’s Commendation. Benjamin, who has Down’s Syndrome, has been an ever present member of 1st Glendermott since he was 5 years of age. Whilst a member of Anchors, Benjamin had an assigned helper who supported him to adapt to life outside the family home, amongst a group of young people. Benjamin progressed to Junior Section where less support was needed and he played an active part in proceedings including being part of a very successful figure marching team. Benjamin always arrives early to see the Junior Section Leaders. Benjamin wishes to stay till be is 19 and then hopefully become a helper in Junior Section, which the Company is very glad to facilitate.

Simon Orr – 1st Loughbrickland

0n 19th March 2016, John Neil, Honorary Brigade President, presented Simon Orr with the President’s Commendation. Simon, who despite being born deaf and living with Autism, enters enthusiastically into every aspect of the Company programme and he progresses steadily in all aspects of his personal development. He has benefitted from the close association and friendship of the other boys and leaders, all of whom hold him in high esteem. Simon’s involvement in BB has played an important role in building the outgoing and caring young person he is today, as well as allowing him the opportunity to integrate with his peers and his community.

Joshua Richardson – 1st Over Wyre

On 5th June 2016, Councillor Terry Lees, Mayor of Wyre, presented Joshua Richardson with his President’s Commendation. Joshua has a deficiency in chromosome 12 and learning difficulties. Whilst on holiday in the Philippines in 2015, Joshua’s family had a serious accident when their car hit a tree. Joshua suffered a severe trauma to his head resulting in a blood clot on the brain and he was in a coma for a week. He was eventually sent by air ambulance to Singapore and after some time flown back to the UK to Manchester’s Children’s Hospital. Joshua has made a wonderful recovery and is now doing well. He is enjoying taking part in all the normal BB activities, games, crafts and bible stories. He is able to walk, run and his coordination is much better. Josh is always smiling and full of enthusiasm.