Oliver Patrick Hilsdon RIP

Since becoming Mayor, I have attended several funerals as a representative of the Town Council and in honour of the lives well lived. Oli Hilsdon's funeral was the saddest of occasions. Hundreds of people filled St Bernadine's Church on Chandos Road at the end of January to mark the passing of this young man who died just shy of his 27th birthday.

We were all there to grieve his departure and pay tribute to his valiant, inspirational and popular spirit. My sincere condolences go to all his family, his friends and indeed the many people whose lives he had an impact upon. His memory will live on and Buckingham will remember this young man for decades to come. I am sure his courage and good nature will continue to inspire many.

RIP Oli.