Eddie Kotlewski MBE

That this House expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Eddie Kotlewski MBE at the age of 71; acknowledges that Mr Kotlewski was the former lead firefighter at Auchtermuchty Fire Station and was awarded an MBE for a locally funded smoke alarm fire safety campaign which he launched to provide and install free smoke detectors in the homes of senior citizens across Auchtermuchty, Strathmiglo and Dunshalt; celebrates that the pioneering initiative led to 837 homes being visited and 168 alarms fitted, well ahead of formal community fire safety programmes; understands that Mr Kotlewski was also a respected Auchtermuchty businessman and joiner who dedicated his life to serving his community; notes that Mr Kotlewski lived with severe rheumatoid arthritis from 1991 but, despite the constant paid, remained resilient and active; understands this loss is felt widely; and expresses sympathy to his friends and family following the sad news of his passing.