Boys’ Brigade recognise their young hero

Condorrat Boys’ Brigade have paid tribute to one of their youngest members for his brave response to his father taking an epileptic seizure.
By Stacey Mullen
Published 2nd May 2013, 08:00 BST
Jamie Martin (6) receives a Commendation certificate from Boys' Brigade Vice-President Alistair Burrow. 1st Condorrat BB. With mum Elaine (32), dad Tony (36) and from Cumbernauld Ambulance Station Lisa Clark and Eric McManus Pic by Alan Murray 28-04-13Jamie Martin (6) receives a Commendation certificate from Boys' Brigade Vice-President Alistair Burrow. 1st Condorrat BB. With mum Elaine (32), dad Tony (36) and from Cumbernauld Ambulance Station Lisa Clark and Eric McManus Pic by Alan Murray 28-04-13
Jamie Martin (6) receives a Commendation certificate from Boys' Brigade Vice-President Alistair Burrow. 1st Condorrat BB. With mum Elaine (32), dad Tony (36) and from Cumbernauld Ambulance Station Lisa Clark and Eric McManus Pic by Alan Murray 28-04-13

Jamie Martin (6) was just five-years-old when he dialled 999 after witnessing his father Tony taking a turn for the worse on Sunday, January 20.

The News and Chronicle previously reported that the youngster, who lives in Ravenswood’s Tiree Court, was watching a DVD with his dad when the 36-year-old fell to the floor and a seizure took hold.

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Mum Elaine (32) was out of the family home for the evening but quick-thinking Jamie called for medical assistance and ensured his dad was comfortable.

His efforts were recognised by the Boys’ Brigade nationally at a special ceremony that was held for the 1st Condorrat Boys’ Brigade member in Condorrat Parish Church on Sunday, April 28.

For full story, see this week’s Cumbernauld News or Kilsyth Chronicle dated Wednesday, May 1.

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