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Scotty’s: Championing the Rights of Bereaved Military Families

Alongside providing vital bereavement support, Scotty’s Little Soldiers plays a crucial but often hidden role in advocating for the rights and needs of bereaved British Forces families. Every bereaved military child supported by Scotty’s is navigating life without their parent. The charity offers a wide range of bereavement support, including working behind the scenes to ensure that bereaved military families are not left at a disadvantage when accessing services such as housing, education, pensions and financial entitlements.

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Armed Forces Day Stories

"I always wish my dad was still here..."

Brooke Scott was only seven months old when her dad, Corporal Lee Scott of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan.

"Look for me in the stars..."

On the 22nd of November 2021, Sgt Thomas Pike died from health complications caused by COVID-19. His children, Isabella, Oliver and Evie, were 10, 8 and 3.

"He didn't realise how little time he had left..."

On the 26th of November 2011, LCpl Christopher Bradshaw of the Royal Intelligence Corps was killed in a car collision. His son, Joshua, was just six.

"There are so many things I'd like to say to my dad..."

On the 24th of May 2020, LMEM Paul Crowther died by suicide. His daughter, Tuscany, was 13.

"Daddy saved every one of their lives..."

On the 9th of September 2016, LNN Thomas Bovington died from an undiagnosed genetic heart condition. The 29-year-old Leading Naval Nurse had two children, Elizabeth and Isabelle. Elizabeth was just two years old. Isabelle was not even one.