BSCS students pay tribute to football-loving Ryan
Posted on Sunday 28th February 2010 at 2:11 pm by SH (Editor)
Students at Bradley Stoke Community School (BSCS) have been paying tribute to year 9 pupil Ryan Abrahams, who passed away last Tuesday.
Ryan, who was born with a rare muscular disorder and relied on a motorized wheelchair to get around, was active in a number of sports (including wheelchair football and table top cricket) and was awarded the South Gloucestershire Young Disability Sportsperson of the Year title in 2009.
Writing in the school newsletter, headteacher Dave Baker says:
“Ryan … showed resilience and a fighting spirit despite the challenges of being in a wheelchair with all the frustrations and limitations that gave him. He will be remembered as a happy and friendly member of our school and wider community where he was involved in so many different things, especially sport and football in particular.”
Floral tributes from staff and pupils have been placed in Ryan’s reserved parking place in front of the main school entrance and a non-uniform day is being held on Monday (1st March), when students will be encouraged to wear football tops “in a fitting tribute to a boy who loved football”.
Related link: Photos of the floral tributes at BSCS
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Thursday 4th March 2010 at 8:21 am
A celebration of Ryan’s life takes place on Monday 8th March. Ryan’s family has requested mourners to wear football shirts or bright colours. More details and tributes can be found on the Lasting Tribute website.