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During the pandemic, the government said “he has been an inspiration for his community, delivering regular food parcels, and distributing gifts to isolated older people at Christmas”.
Its statement added: “Lt Lyons also set up virtual bike rides, walks, and exercise classes during lockdown to keep hundreds of cadets across Northern Ireland mentally and physically well.
“Inspired by their commanding officer, many of the cadets of his detachment have won awards for their public service in the community.”
Armed forces minister James Heappey MP said: “Stephen has given many years of his time to providing cadets in his detachment at Cullybackey College and, more widely, within the 1st (Northern Ireland) Battalion, Army Cadet Force with invaluable opportunities that help develop their confidence, self-reliance, teamwork and communication skills.