US Navy Visits Pusat Ehsan
By P Marilyn

Bandar Seri Begawan - A group of 40 US Navy personnel yesterday morning paid a visit to Pusat Ehsan at Kg Bengkurong.

The visit, organised by the US Embassy and Brunei Darussalam's Ministry of Defence, was led by Lieutenant Chaplain Alfred Pena. On hand to welcome the group was Pusat Ehsan's physiotherapist, Kristoffer C. Fontillas.

At the centre, the group was taken on a tour around Pusat Ehsan to observe the special students' daily activities.

Outdoor games and a cleaning campaign were also scheduled to take place during the visit, however, due to unforeseen weather conditions, the outdoor activities were cancelled. To further entertain their guests, a singing performance was held by Nor Ashwani, one of the special students of the centre, as well as other numerous indoor activities.

According to Chaplain Alfred Pena, the purpose of their visit to Pusat Ehsan was to show the people of Brunei that people from the anned forces are no different from others.

He also added that the children of Pusat Ehsan were very charming and - with a majority of the sailors are parents - being with the students reminded them of their own children back home.

Meanwhile LTJG Jones of the US Coast Guard Cutter Sherman, who is involved in arranging social visits, said that the visit was themed "Children", because children enjoy people's company and so does adults.

One of the US Navy personnel, Natalie Pagliaro, said that she was impressed by Pusat Ehsan and hoped to send a donation to the centre as soon as she returns home.

Members of the Board of Trustees, and Pusat Ehsan's management and staff as well as the special students conveyed their sincere gratitude to the US Navy personnel for making time to visit the centre during their stay in the Sultanate, as well as to the US Embassy and the Ministry of Defence, Brunei Darussalam for organising the visit.

Lastly, a special thanks was also conveyed to the Royal Brunei Armed Forces for their everlasting and continuous relationship and support to Pusat Ehsan.  -- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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