On the 22nd of November 2021, 42-year-old Sgt Thomas Pike died from health complications caused by COVID-19. His children, Isabella, Oliver and Evie, were 10, 8 and 3. Their dad, an Aircraft Engineer who served at RAF Coningsby, was known for his love of rugby, Star Wars and, above all, his family. …
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. In the aftermath of Lee’s devastating death, Brooke’s mum, Nikki Scott, set up Scotty’s Little Soldiers in his memory. The charity’s mission? To …
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 …
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 …
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 …