A special action by two Breda youths is rewarded: Bas van der Vorm and Jordi Koster (both 18 years old) saved a man from a ditch earlier this year. Therefore, Mayor Paul Depla presented them with youth ribbons.
Mayor Paul Depla: “It is wonderful that these two Breda youths took action when they noticed a man in distress. I am really proud of that. I have great appreciation for their decisive actions and involvement.”
Stepped in to help
Bas van der Vorm and Jordi Koster took action earlier this year when they saw a bicycle in a ditch at night, with a man underneath in a desperate and confused situation. Together, they helped the man out of the ditch and called in the emergency services. While one of them stayed with the man, the other ran to a nearby house to fetch warm blankets for the hypothermic man. They stayed with him until the emergency services arrived.
Youth Ribbons
Since 2018, the municipality has been awarding youth ribbons to encourage youths up to 18 years old to engage socially for the city or for others. Breda has now recognized 33 youth heroes. The youth ribbons put these youths in the spotlight. They deserve recognition and appreciation and are an example for other youths.
Do you know a young person who selflessly contributes to a good initiative and deserves to be recognized? And do they also live in Breda? Nominate this youth hero for a youth ribbon now.