🏴☠️ Heartbreaking News: The only serving female Royal Navy commando, Lieutenant Lily-Mae Fisher, has sadly lost her life in a helicopter crash in Devon. Aged just 31, Lily-Mae was an extraordinary woman known for her incredible achievements and zest for life. She represented Britain in triathlons, excelled in lacrosse and pole vault, and was on the brink of earning her Pilot’s Wings.
🕊️ Lily-Mae was in the company of two other dedicated officers, Petty Officer Owen Green, 24, and Lieutenant Commander Chris Gayson, 42, both of whom also tragically passed away. These heroes were involved in a training exercise when their aircraft went down, leaving a devastating impact on their families and the Royal Navy community.
🎖Tributes pour in, with Defence Secretary John Healey describing them as “embodying the best of our Armed Forces.” The Royal Navy urges respect and privacy for the families, who are heartbroken by this immense loss.
💔 Lily-Mae’s family remembers her as “an extraordinary woman, daughter, sister, and partner”, leaving an “immeasurable hole” in their lives. Owen’s family mourns a devoted son and partner, whose kindness touched everyone he met. Chris is remembered by his loved ones as a family man, passionate and committed to his naval duties.
🌟 These dedicated service members embodied bravery and excellence. They will be missed dearly. Let’s honour their legacy by remembering their contributions and the passion they shared for their country and the people around them. 🕊️💙
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