“Brad was a stalwart of RCoPB who gave his time, and often his own money, unstintingly on many occasions to help those in need in the Phuket and Phang Na communities. His relentless energy and enthusiasm for Rotary and the many charitable projects he was involved in was an inspiration to all members of our club.
“Brad was always on the lookout for those in our society who needed a helping hand. He was particularly a great friend of the Rohingya and sea gypsies in Ranong, using his expertise in sanitation and water supply to help turn lives around. His presidency last year was marked by a driving support for a number of charities Brad brought his energy to focus on.
“Brad will not only be greatly missed by all members of RCoPB, but also the wider Rotary community on Phuket and beyond. On behalf of all members of our club, I express my condolences to his wife Na and three children,” Mr Wyler said.
Mr Kenny was president last year when RCoPB received Rotary Thailand’s highest service award, the HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Trophy, bestowed jointly with the Rotary Club of Nakhon Pathom for three projects that helped the children of Burmese migrant workers and sea gypsies.
Mr Kenny was also heavily involved with Youthlinc, which focused on improving facilities at the Burmese learning Centre in Kuraburi, Phang Nga.
Brad Kenny was a long-time member of RCoPB. He ran his business Environmental Solutions & Protection (ESP) Corporation on Phuket since 1999. He was also very active in the Navy League, receiving the prestigious Sahataya Naval Insignia and Certificate from the Royal Thai Navy in 2010. He served as the US Embassy in Bangkok’s Navel Attaché as the point of contact and coordinator for visiting US naval ships to Phuket.