He was asked before he died if he would accept it.
His mother Jane Sutton said she was "truly delighted and immensely proud" that he had been recognised.
'Awesome honour'
Ms Sutton said the Cabinet Office had written to Stephen shortly before he died to ask if he would accept an MBE in recognition of his fundraising and services to the trust.
He was asked before he died if he would accept it.
His mother Jane Sutton said she was "truly delighted and immensely proud" that he had been recognised.
'Awesome honour'
Ms Sutton said the Cabinet Office had written to Stephen shortly before he died to ask if he would accept an MBE in recognition of his fundraising and services to the trust.
But he knew before he died and it is still a lovely thing to have in his memory for his family that he has been recognised, nothing can bring him back but acknowledgement of him and the awareness he brought is a nice gesture.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-27830525
Was just going to post this. His mother must be proud of him.
He was asked before he died if he would accept it.
His mother Jane Sutton said she was "truly delighted and immensely proud" that he had been recognised.
'Awesome honour'
Ms Sutton said the Cabinet Office had written to Stephen shortly before he died to ask if he would accept an MBE in recognition of his fundraising and services to the trust.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-27832039
Glad he was aware of the award before he died.
Yes. God bless his beautiful soul.
Very glad for the lad.....well deserved.
It is. I hope he will be recognised in The Pride of Britain awards.
But he knew before he died and it is still a lovely thing to have in his memory for his family that he has been recognised, nothing can bring him back but acknowledgement of him and the awareness he brought is a nice gesture.
Fingers crossed for the Pride of Britain Awards.
Me as well, I voted. What a wonderful man. His mother is a wonderful woman and has praised his life.
Forgot the thumbs up 👍
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-stoke-staffordshire-29418992