Distinguished Service Award for Teddy Inglis

Distinguished Service Award for Teddy Inglis

Teddy Inglis of Killin Mountain Rescue Team was presented with the Distinguished Service Award for his years of dedication and commitment to Killin MRT.

Stewart (Teddy) Inglis joined the team in 1975 when the organisation was reformed.

Over the many hundreds of rescues that he has attended, he has given dedication and commitment that is respected well beyond the team and community.

Teddy took up the post of Deputy Team Leader following the death on a callout in 1987 of the Co-ordinator Harry Lawrie. Teddy was commended for his bravery in that incident, helping save the lives of those injured. Like many others in the team at that time, and despite the loss of a dear friend and colleague, Teddy showed a sense of duty to help in the continued rescue efforts the next day.

Throughout his time in the team, that same sense of duty and commitment has been instrumental in the development of many members, and he has been a constant figure of support for many and taken a lead role in Casualty Care and radio communications over many years.

Whether coordinating an incident or out on the hill leading a search party, his knowledge of the local area, combined with his dedication, skills, leadership and experience, have resulted in many people returning home safe to their families.

Teddy has been supported by his wife Maureen, who like many in the extended mountain rescue community, have given so much in support of their partner.

We commend and recognise many years of service and commitment to Killin MRT. From all of us at Scottish Mountain Rescue, thank you Teddy.