Cpl Mark Palin was a loving husband, football-mad dad, and dedicated soldier in The Rifles. Mark joined the military straight out of school and loyally served his country for 18 years, during which time he conducted tours of Iraq and Afghanistan. On the 18th of July 2011, Mark was killed in action …
On the 12th of September 2003, Heather’s life changed forever. Her dad, Cpl Robin McLachlan, who served in the Royal Logistics Corps, died in a road accident. She was just two years old. “I don't have many memories of my dad, but I’ve seen loads of photos and my mum is always telling me wonderful …
Mother’s Day can be a very difficult and emotional time for bereaved military children who have experienced the death of their mum. While it’s a special day for them and their family to come together and remember, it can also be a painful reminder of their loss, and it’s not uncommon for bereaved …
“When Mum was pregnant with me, my dad used to call her bump ‘daddy’s little angel’, which is where my name, Angel, comes from, which I love. Even though I didn’t get to meet my dad, knowing my name comes from him means I always feel connected to him.” Angel was born five months after her dad, …
PO Robert Minshull was a kind husband, fun-loving father and popular officer in the Royal Navy. Over his 26 years of service, he completed operational tours of Afghanistan and Sierra Leone, along with numerous tours of duty spent at sea. On the 2nd of October 2022, Robert died by suicide. He was 42 …
Forces Support, a Military Bereavement and Veterans' Charity has shown its dedication to British Forces families by providing Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, with a £96,000 grant for respite breaks, following continued support since 2021. …
