The local branch of British Red Cross has paid respect to the man who saved it during its darkest hour as he steps down from his volunteer role this year.
The lifesaving body nearly saw its Bruton, Castle Cary, Shepton Mallet and Wells groups collapse several years ago. But Philip Rowe, of Castle Cary, wisely combined them into a larger unit, known today as East Mendip Unit EMU.
A spokesman for the unit said: "Philip's leadership during this time has enabled the unit to grow from strength to strength. He has often volunteered the unit to be a pilot group for some training scheme or equipment trial and any other activity he thinks we can have a go at."
His 47 years with the unit has seen him spread its profile to Malta, do his bit at major events like Glastonbury Festival and Green Gathering, and secure ambulances and a golf buggy.
The roles he has done include duty officer, team leader, ambulance staff, first aider and trainer and fundraiser. Now he has just been made president of the Somerset Red Cross.
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