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Taken from Facebook: Kelly Hatchard “To me, Henry wasn't a headline or a court case. He was my best friends funny, caring, cheeky son. Henry had a way of making people smile without even trying. He had so much life ahead of him, so many plans, and so much love to give. When Henry was just a baby, Lucy gave me the honour of being his godmother. Our kids, like us shared their childhood. Henry's loved ones were just normal people and we were enjoying watching our kids grow into adults, naively taking for granted that we would see all the wonderful things that life had to offer them. On December 5th 2025, when the news broke, life as we knew it stopped. My focus in what I want to say will always be Henry and Henry's family. But, nothing I could ever say would come close to explaining the pain of losing Henry. But alongside the heartbreak of losing Henry has been the pain of watching one of the kindest families I have ever known have their entire world torn apart. I was lucky enough to grow up with the family of my best friends Lucy (Henry's Mum) and Katie (Henry's aunty). The family make everyone feel welcome. Their home is filled with kindness, warmth and laughter. No matter what life throws at them they always find a way to bring light to those around them. They are generous with their time, compassionate in their hearts, and the sort of people who make others feel like family too, including me and then my children. Their laughter is infectious, their support unwavering, and their love for one another shines through in everything they do. My heart is broken for them, a very large part of them died on the day that monster chose to rip Henry from their lives. Yet even through their darkest days they continued to be the wonderful people that they are. Their focus during these dark times was to shine a light on and raise money for the charity that has helped them. Then, 6 months after Henry's death, the heart ache continued as they had to face the trial. Being subjected to sit in a room with the monster who brutally murdered their son and watch the lies spill so easily from his mouth. A man who has not once showed an an ounce of remorse for what he did. They endured a living nightmare. Thinking that things could not possibly get worse, in the last few weeks they have learned that the very institution that is there to protect us not only ignored Henry's plea for help, but they sided with the monster who put him on the ground . Henry's family learned that his last moments were not only spent so afraid of the monster who attacked him but he was then wronged and let down by the police officer who I have no doubt, Henry assumed was there to help him. That police officer handcuffed Henry and read him his rights. The last thing my best friend's beautiful boy heard before we lost him forever. This image, we will never ever be able to erase from our minds. Family, friends and now the world, will have seen that image and we all have to live with it forever. Shame on the monster who took you, shame on the police officer who should have helped you and shame on the organisation that trained the police officer to side with an incorrect racist slur over a dying young man. Shame on you all!! You treated a loving caring intelligent hardworking young man, with such disregard and disrespect. You treated Henry's family, such good people, with such dishonesty! The lies have been inforgivable !! HOW DARE YOU. Henry deserved so much more from this life. Henry and his family have been let down so badly. THIS COULD HAPPEN AGAIN TO ANYONE, ANYONE'S CHILD. This has to stop now. Henry we will fight until the end for you. The world will know your name. You changed our lives for the better for being a part of it, I believe you will now go on to change the lives of others by the legacy you will leave. God bless you my darling 💙”

Day 2267 Morning, sometimes lines need to be drawn, once set, you may find that to keep them you have to cross them. Remember those who this morning 82 years ago had crossed a line to right a wrong ❤️🐾 #dday VIVAT REX ICH DIEN ❤️🐾🐾🐾

@PatrickChristys The George Floyd knee-takers, deserve every bucket of ordure that JD Vance et al pour over their hypocritical heads.

Today is the anniversary of D-Day #lestweforget

I've driven down to Ver-sur-Mer in Normandy to pay my respects to the incredible generation who fought in WW2. The villages are full of memorials and amazing tributes to the young men who lost their lives here on D Day. #DDay #DDay82 @britishmemorial @standingwgiants

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🚐 Can You Help Our Veterans? 🚐 Help A Squaddie is looking for a hybrid van to support the work we do at The Russell Aston Home For Veterans. The van would be used to transport veterans to: ✅ Medical appointments ✅ Housing viewings ✅ Mental health and wellbeing activities ✅ Training and employment opportunities ✅ Veterans' events and support groups We are looking for: 🔹 A company willing to sponsor or donate a hybrid van 🔹 Grant opportunities that could fund a vehicle 🔹 Businesses that would like to partner with us and support local veterans Every journey we make helps a veteran rebuild their life, access support, and move towards a brighter future. If you know of any companies, grants, or organisations that may be able to help, please get in touch or tag them in the comments. 📧 [email protected] 🌐 helpasquaddie.org.uk Please share this post to help us reach the right people. Together, we can make a real difference to the lives of veterans in need. 🇬🇧💚 #HelpASquaddie #Veterans #SupportOurVeterans #CommunitySupport #Charity #VeteranHousing #Cannock #HybridVan #CorporateSocialResponsibility

RIP Alex. Your duty done. A hero.

Mark Ormrod MBE @MarkOrmrod

a week ago

RIP Alec and THANK YOU 🙏🏻

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@everyone Hip Hip Hooray tickets for the presentation night now on sale which one of you will be first 😀 If you would like to buy a ticket please pay £20 per ticket into the below account and I will then issue you your ticket numbers. The tickets will be in an envelope along with your raffle tickets with your name on it which is to be picked up on the night. Name on account:- I Constantine Bank:- Barclays Sort code:-20-25-41 Account number:-50910767

Here's a Brucie bonus. also in attendance on the presentation night will be well known author of Firestrike 7/9 Paul "Paul Bommer Grahame. I have spoken to Paul and he would be more than happy to sign copies of his book :-)

A HUGE THANK YOU TO Michael Turner for raising an amazing amount of £1454.88. Thank you to all the Staff at #Stafford prison and everyone that donated.

@HelpASquaddie RIP Lee Rigby. 🇬🇧 ✝️⛪️

@enigma915

HelpASquaddie 1182523 @HelpASquaddie

2 weeks ago

This from Lyn Rigby - Lee's mum. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who shared words of condolence and cherished memories of Lee, particularly in sharing his photo as a tribute to his memory. These acts of kindness, though subtle, bring immense comfort in

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This from Lyn Rigby - Lee's mum. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to everyone who shared words of condolence and cherished memories of Lee, particularly in sharing his photo as a tribute to his memory. These acts of kindness, though subtle, bring immense comfort in our sorrow. The overwhelming wave of support has been a beacon of strength, and your emotional support during this challenging time has been deeply appreciated. Your kindness and compassion have meant the world to us, and we are eternally grateful xx

Mark Ormrod MBE @MarkOrmrod

2 weeks ago

Today marks the 13th anniversary of Lee Rigby’s murder! RIP hero 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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From Lyn #LeeRigby #neverforget

Lee Rigby Foundation @FoundationRigby

2 weeks ago

13 years on, and it gets no easier - here are Lyn’s words on this anniversary. ❤️ ——— Becoming a Mum for the first time, I cried when I held you in my arms, and promised I would always look after you and protect you, not knowing 25 years on you would be cruelly murdered, and

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This week, two more veterans have been safely housed at The Russell Aston Home For Veterans. Every bed filled means another veteran is no longer facing crisis alone. It means warmth, stability, support, and a chance to rebuild their future with dignity and purpose. Thank you to everyone who continues to support Help A Squaddie — your kindness genuinely changes lives. 🇬🇧

Let’s hope the Veterans Minister sees this very sad interview. Why would any young person want to join up when they see how veterans serving as far back as 1970s are being treated by this Government

Michelle Dewberry @MichelleDewbs

3 weeks ago

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September 2026 - tickets

HelpASquaddie 1182523 @HelpASquaddie

2 months ago

************update*********** ****Tickets will be £20******* ****************************** Ok, I can now confirm that an evening with SBS legends Don Camsell and Terry Powell DCM will be on the 18th of September at the Pear Tree Club in Rugeley

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@AlistairCarns

Kate Hoey @CatharineHoey

3 weeks ago

Let’s hope the Veterans Minister sees this very sad interview. Why would any young person want to join up when they see how veterans serving as far back as 1970s are being treated by this Government

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83 years on from the Dambusters' Raid, we remember Wing Commander Guy Gibson and all those who served alongside him. Their courage, teamwork and sacrifice remain part of our shared history, and a reminder of the commitment shown by those who serve their country. Today, we honour their legacy and remember those who never returned. ❤️🇬🇧