Parachute Regiment

[The avantgardener]

I have been looking after an elderly neighbour for the last three years since his wife passed.

Whilst I was working away last week my missus had to take him into hospital. 
I visited him last night and doctor informed me that he is very ill and may not see Christmas.

He has a brother in Spain in a similar position and no other family so I will be making arrangement for his cremation.

He is ex 1 Para, if there are any ex paras on here that could you give me any advice on any traditions that may be held by the regiment at your time of death, any help would be appreciated. 
If not, I think I will go with my gut instinct and do a tandem parachute jump in the new year and open the casket, should be able to raise some money for ‘Help for Heroes’ at the same time.

 

[dumper]

Contact the regiment and the British legion they will most certainly know how to advise you 

[Mark Bolam]

@felixthelogchopper could you have a word with Spike?

[David Cropper]

1 hour ago, The avantgardener said:

I have been looking after an elderly neighbour for the last three years since his wife passed.

Whilst I was working away last week my missus had to take him into hospital. 
I visited him last night and doctor informed me that he is very ill and may not see Christmas.

He has a brother in Spain in a similar position and no other family so I will be making arrangement for his cremation.

He is ex 1 Para, if there are any ex paras on here that could you give me any advice on any traditions that may be held by the regiment at your time of death, any help would be appreciated. 
If not, I think I will go with my gut instinct and do a tandem parachute jump in the new year and open the casket, should be able to raise some money for ‘Help for Heroes’ at the same time.

 

Have a look on Facebook. This happens a lot with ex forces with no family. Normally some of the former regiment turn up to show respect along with any ex servicemen who are nearby. It's worth a punt. 

[felixthelogchopper]

On 03/12/2019 at 11:41, Mark Bolam said:

@felixthelogchopper could you have a word with Spike?

Only just seen this, mate. Have pinged him a message on Faceache.

[Mark Bolam]

Hope it’s not too late!

Should have done the same myself.

[David Cropper]

Go onto "Army mates, where are they now" on Facebook. Post a thread on there. Good luck.