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LOCAL army cadets held a moving memorial service in memory of one of their own, Private Daniel Wade, who tragically lost his life aged just 20 in Afghanistan in 2012.
Those in attendance at the special service at Peninsula Barracks, Warrington, last night (Wednesday) included Daniel’s mum Lisa Billing, who has been campaigning for veterans and keeping her son’s memory alive at a special memorial garden she has helped create, alongside Warrington Borough Council at Marshall Gardens.
Proud mum Lisa said after the event: “It was a heart-warming memorial by Warrington Cadets, who unveiled a new plaque for one of their own. Daniel was at the cadets for seven years and he then joined the army.
The CSM, instructors all turned what could have been a sad moment into a special legacy for Dan, my Son will never be forgotten, so many wonderful things were said. That is how Daniel was, a kind caring young man.
Refreshments were put on, I can’t thank the battalion enough.”
Daniel was just 20 when he was killed in action in Afghanistan in March, 2012.
Daniel, a former Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School pupil, was one of six British soldiers killed by a massive Taliban bomb in Afghanistan.
@WarringtonBC thank you to @ArmyCadetsUK Warrington detachment a fitting tribute for Pte Daniel Wade one of their own. Well done to you all pic.twitter.com/6qoFl5OuFI
— Lisa (@lisabofficial) November 13, 2024
