Flt Sgt Alan Gilmour was a principled husband, kind-hearted father and accomplished instructor in the RAF. Alan joined the military at 18 years old, as soon as he left school, and served for 31 years. Over his three decades of service, Alan completed numerous operational tours of Afghanistan, as …
In 2010, 31-year-old Cpl David Jones died of cancer while serving in the RAF. He left behind his wife, Sarah, and their two young children, Harry and Luke. Harry was only two years old; Luke was just 14 weeks. On the 13th of May, their stepdad, Darren Toland – an engineer in the RAF – and two …
15-year-old Poppy Swinnerton was only a baby when her dad died while serving in the Army – an event which would change the course of her life. In 2015, she joined Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children, and just under three years ago – hoping to improve her fitness and …
The death of a parent is a hugely stressful life event for bereaved children. Military children often face additional stressors, such as being forced to relocate and becoming disconnected from their military community and friendship group. The stress and grief faced by bereaved military children …
Lexie Pallett was 11 years old when her dad, Sergeant Oliver Pallett, died by suicide. He served in the RAF for 22 years, during which time he had completed multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was an accomplished aircraft technician and served on the VC10, Herc, Voyager and A400. “My dad …
Introducing a new partner to your child/children after they have experienced the death of a parent can be a daunting and difficult situation. Your child may have mixed feelings about your new relationship, such as anger, jealousy, confusion, or guilt. They may feel that you are replacing their …
