Full military honours for ‘My Daddy My Hero’

The young son of murdered soldier Lee Rigby joined thousands of mourners yesterday in remembering a “gentle soul” and “larger-than-life character”.

In searing heat, the image of two-year-old Jack holding his mother’s hand outside the church as he wore a T-shirt with the tribute “My Daddy My Hero” shone in the poignant service.

The family of Fusilier Rigby were among about 800 people packed inside Bury Parish Church to honour the 25-year-old in a private funeral which was relayed via loudspeakers to large crowds.