A defibrillator and plaque have been unveiled at Braintree District Council Offices at Causeway House in memory of much loved community member Scott Thomas Gilhooly.
A defibrillator and plaque have been unveiled at Braintree District Council Offices at Causeway House in memory of much loved community member Scott Thomas Gilhooly.
The defibrillator is one of three being installed throughout Braintree and Bocking in memory of the pub landlord.
A small ceremony took place on Friday 20th August with Mr Gilhooly’s family, Braintree MP James Cleverly, Cllr Andrew Hensman, Cllr Wendy Schmitt, Chief Executive at Braintree District Council Andy Wright, Secretary at the Archer Community Trust Karen Brown and Father Tim Barnes of St Peter’s Parish Church.
Scott’s family said: “It was an honour for our family to be invited and to attend this ceremony, unveiling the BDC defibrillator and plaque to commemorate our beloved Scott Thomas Gilhooly.
“This gift of lifesaving equipment for the Braintree and Bocking district is a dedication to Scott’s lasting legacy, the memory of a truly spirited community champion and inheritance of a great example. Forever devoted to a promise of hope, may Scott’s spirit never fade.”
Braintree District Council Vice Chairman, Cllr Andrew Hensman, said: “It is a fitting tribute to Mr Gilhooly to dedicate this defibrillator to his memory, as he helped others it is hoped this equipment will help others in their time of need to keep his memory alive for many years to come.”