John Corish
| 25 August 2009
John Corish
11th April 1929 to 30th July 2009
I'm sure many people have been informed of the sad news that the founder of 6th Brighton Scout Group John Corish passed away after recently being taken back to hospital when his health deteriorated.
John will be deeply and sadly missed by many many people and his influence stretched to hundreds of young lives who have been through the 6th Brighton in the 30 years since he resurrected the group. One of John's last memories of the group was a very happy one as he attended the 30th birthday celebrations and was so happy to see the group thriving as he hoped it would, with enthusiastic and well behaved young Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
John was also a man passionate about the outdoors, and for many years his contribution to Parkwood campsite was enormous. He knew when he was no longer able to carry on with this, and it was sad not seeing him in his natural environment, but John was a realistic man. I also admire the way he wasn't afraid to break the mould and rebel. His insistence that girls should be involved in Scouting wasn't universally welcomed, and he also pioneered Beavers in the early stages. He wasn't afraid of what people might think, but never caused controversy for the sake of it, only when silly tradition or pointless 'rules' needed shattering. He got the best out of so many people and touched so many lives for the better. RIP John and I am sure you will have a few words to exchange with BP.
John will be deeply and sadly missed by many many people and his influence stretched to hundreds of young lives who have been through the 6th Brighton in the 30 years since he resurrected the group. One of John's last memories of the group was a very happy one as he attended the 30th birthday celebrations and was so happy to see the group thriving as he hoped it would, with enthusiastic and well behaved young Beavers, Cubs and Scouts.
John was also a man passionate about the outdoors, and for many years his contribution to Parkwood campsite was enormous. He knew when he was no longer able to carry on with this, and it was sad not seeing him in his natural environment, but John was a realistic man. I also admire the way he wasn't afraid to break the mould and rebel. His insistence that girls should be involved in Scouting wasn't universally welcomed, and he also pioneered Beavers in the early stages. He wasn't afraid of what people might think, but never caused controversy for the sake of it, only when silly tradition or pointless 'rules' needed shattering. He got the best out of so many people and touched so many lives for the better. RIP John and I am sure you will have a few words to exchange with BP.