ST GEORGE’S CHURCH MEMORIAL SERVICE 2023
BYLC had the pleasure of hosting a memorial service alongside a Church in Coventry.
Sunday 19th November
St George's Church,
Barkers Butts Lane,
Coundon, Coventry,
CV6 1EA
Because Your Life Counts organised a memorial service for those who had lost their lives to road traffic collisions in Coundon. Coventry has seen a number of deaths due to RTCs in recent months
BYLC trustees joined together with Vicar Jennifer Wickham to hold the memorial service which allowed local members of the community to join together to light candles for their loved ones.
The service was attended by the local Police, the Ambulance Service, the Fire Brigade, British Transport Police, Transport for West Midlands, Representation from 159 Regiment RLC, and local Councilors Gavin Llyod and Patricia Hetherton. The local MP was represented by Councillor Angela Hopkins.
BYLC would like to thank all involved in this memorial service and you can see an in-depth look at how the day went below:
An Address from BYLC
Trustee Glenn Hartwell addressed the congregation. Suited in his uniform, Glenn spoke heartfelt words to bereaved families, and focussed on inspiring change in the local community.
A Time for Tears.
Trustee Josh Sandhu addressed the congregation with a piece.
Lighting Candles.
Opportunities were given to those in attendance to light a candle in remembrance.
Members of the congregation were invited to light candles in remembrance of their loved ones.
What it’s like to be a first responder to a Road Traffic Collison
BYLC would like to extend their thank you to Mr Pete Huggins. Serving West Midlands Ambulance Service for numerous years, Pete has a vast amount of experience in dealing with victims of RTCs. From 999 responders to administrative staff, Pete explains how it is not just those involved at the scene of the collisions who are hit by the brutal reality of road fatalities. Play the video, and listen to what it is like to be a first responder at the scene of an incident…
Pete Huggins, Former West Midlands Ambulance Service
