Lancashire war veteran Simon Lingard laid to rest after dying on Ukraine frontline fighting Russian invaders
The funeral of East Lancashire dad Simon Lingard, also known as Grimmy, who died while helping to defend Ukraine from Russian invasion
Simon's loved ones said he died 'fighting for what he believed in' in early November, with fundraising efforts totalling £31,000 since then giving him 'the greatest well-deserved send-off'.Writing on Simon's GoFundMe page, family said: “As most people are aware my dad, Simon Lingard, sadly lost his life in Ukraine on Monday, November 7.
They described being “absolutely heartbroken” at their loss. The message added: “The Ukrainian military have offered to bring him home to England but we need help to show him the respect and adoration he deserves by giving him THE greatest well deserved send-off. Could you all please find it in your heart to donate anything no matter how small so we can honour our dad and allow him to finally Rest in Peace.
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