This is Julian Thorn reporting. In Ukraine, a former British soldier who had travelled to the country to aid in the fight against Russia has tragically lost his life in a car accident.
A tragic incident has occurred in Ukraine, resulting in the death of Julian Thorn, a 36-year-old resident of Hexham, Northumberland.
His fiancée is now left devastated and facing a hefty £10,000 fee to bring his body back to the UK. Louise Lathbury, partner of Thorn, expressed that his death has created an irreplaceable void in her heart. She has initiated a fundraising campaign to repatriate his body.
In February of last year, a British sniper, who goes by the name Jay among his loved ones, journeyed to Ukraine to provide training to Ukrainian forces in response to Vladimir Putin’s invasion.
According to Louise, who spoke to the Northern Echo, he was a firm believer in doing what was right. This led him to travel to Ukraine to offer his support, given his experience as a veteran of the British army.
On May 21, Louise received the news that her fiance, who had been working as a pub landlord after leaving the British army, had passed away in a car accident.
Earlier today, she was spotted designing their wedding rings at a local workshop in preparation for their upcoming nuptials. The individual expressed disbelief and sorrow over the loss of someone, stating that they will no longer have the opportunity to see or hear from them again.
According to the individual, they have experienced the untimely removal of a loved one. The individual expressed their affection and longing for the person in question.
A former British soldier, who had journeyed to Ukraine to assist in the battle against Russia, has been reported dead.
A GoFundMe page has been set up by Louise and Thorn’s family to raise £10,000 in order to bring the ex-soldier’s body back home. Due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the user’s insurance does not cover the costs of the repatriation efforts.
As the community grapples with the tragic loss, the individual must confront the daunting responsibility of bringing Jay’s remains back to their place of origin. Louise has stated that the cost of this is remarkably high and is seeking support from the public during this challenging period.
The individual expressed their desire to gather sufficient funds to bring Jay back to the place he holds dear.
According to the speaker, Jay has impacted the lives of numerous individuals and any assistance provided during this challenging period would be greatly appreciated.
After spending eight years in the army, Thorn, who had previously run a pub in the village of Allendale, traveled to Ukraine in February of last year to provide assistance to troops.
According to Louise, as reported by ChronicleLive, “He was tough on the exterior but had a gentle interior.” According to sources, he possessed a tough exterior, but it was revealed that he had a soft side. The individual expressed a desire to make a positive impact.
According to Louise, he had been traveling to Ukraine frequently since the war began. According to sources, he was seen engaging in a variety of tasks in that location. As an ex-military personnel, he has been actively training numerous soldiers and providing support to various units.
The individual expressed confidence in possessing abilities that could be put to use in that particular setting. According to the individual, it was a necessary action that he had to take.
According to Louise and Thorn, who first met in a pub in Reading back in 2019, they managed to stay in contact while he was in Ukraine through the use of a secure messaging application.
According to her, they exchanged messages on a daily basis and made phone calls as frequently as possible. The speaker expressed concern for the individual in question, stating that they were worried about them constantly.
According to a spokesperson from the Foreign Office, they are currently offering assistance to the family of a British man who recently passed away in Ukraine. Additionally, they are in communication with the relevant local authorities.