'We walked miles and talked about my dad'
The brave son Lee Rigby has won a Pride of Britain award in recognition of his inspirational fundraising. after losing his dad aged just two.
“I feel thankful, happy, and proud to have won a Pride of Britain award,” Jack said after the announcement. He was just two when 25-year-old Lee, from Middleton, was murdered by Islamic Extremists outside Woolwich Barracks in London in an act that appalled the nation.No one would have expected the shy teenager and his mum, Rebecca, to do anything more than spend the anniversary of Lee’s death in quiet reflection.
Reflecting on that surreal month, the schoolboy, who enlisted his dogs - including a loyal Cockapoo he’s named Scotty - on his marathon, said: “We walked miles and talked about my dad.” “I chose to raise funds for Scotty’s because they have always been there for me, they get it" he continued. "They understand what it’s like to lose a parent and through the charity, I’ve met people who are the same as me. I did my fundraiser for Scotty’s Little Soldiers so that I could raise awareness and funds for the charity and The Pride of Britain Award means a lot to me because I can spread awareness of Scotty’s even further.
Rebecca, a teacher, explains life has not been easy for her son since. She is understandably protective of him, even in the face of such positive attention. She is desperately proud, and delighted with the support he has, but knows he is vulnerable. In fact, she knows with certainty Lee would have supported Scotty’s. She has a clear memory of him at the devastating funeral of a friend who had been killed in Afghanistan, and his concern for their children. Of course, he never imagined his own son would stand in their shoes.
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