Leigh Mitchelmore
| Location | Elgin |
| Age | 28 years |
| Date of Death | 9/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,156 since 15/11/2006 |
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Leigh was an RAF hero who was tragically killed in an air crash in Afghanistan.
Flight Lieutenant Leigh Mitchelmore was one of 14 British servicemen who died
when an RAF Nimrod reconnaissance plane came down during a Nato mission on
September 2.
Leigh, a Nimrod weapon systems operator, was one of 12 RAF personnel from 120
Squadron, based at Kinloss in Scotland, who lost their lives in the tragedy,
together with a soldier and a Royal Marine.
The incident, thought to have been due to a technical fault, was the biggest
single loss of British troops since the "war on terror" began.
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A family man, Leigh, 28, grew up in Christchurch and was a former pupil of
Highcliffe School.
He was a member of the Christchurch-based Seagulls Swimming Club and was named
its male swimmer of the year in 1995.
He was also a member of Barton-on Sea Golf Club and was made captain of the
club's junior team as a youngster.
Leigh met his wife, Claire, six years ago in Bournemouth, and the couple had two
young children, Fay and Hayden.
Speaking after his death from their home in Elgin, 25-year-old Claire said Leigh
had been "a fantastic husband and soulmate".
"He was an amazing man who always made me smile," she said.
"Every day we had together I will cherish. He was beautiful, kind-hearted
and full of life and vitality and filled the room with his presence."
She added: "I will never let his memory die as he was an exceptional
person, wonderful husband and a daddy in a million."
An RAF spokesman described him as "a young and highly enthusiastic Nimrod
weapon system operator with a very bright future".
He added: "He had a natural ability and personality that perfectly suited
him to the Nimrod role. His tall and striking presence mixed with his affable
manner ensured that he was well received wherever he was."
Leigh will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
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There have been 13 tributes left for Leigh.
Mark Mitchelmore October 9, 2007Hey bruv, 1st time i've managed to write anything. So much to say, yet can't find the words. Where has the time gone since september? Miss you soo much, thinking of you every single day, tears running down my face even now, the kids are so grown up, you would be so proud! love you soooo much, you will never ever be out of my thoughts, always Mx x x x x
Tracy Wetherell (Friend) September 4, 2007TO CLAIRE, FAYE,HAYDEN, RICHARD, DEE, MARK AND HANNAH ARE THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME. LEIGH WAS AN AMAZING MAN AND WE WERE VERY PRIVELAGED TO KNOW HIM. THROUGH FAYE AND HAYDEN HIS LOVE STILL SHINES ON.
LOVE PHIL,TRACY,MIKE,KIERAN,ADAM,ETHAN AND MADISON
Vi (Friend) September 3, 2007LOVELY - LOVELY - LEIGH. Thinking of you today as we do everyday. Love ya Vi and Baz
Hayley White (Friend) September 3, 2007Always in our thoughts
Not a day goes by when you aren't thought about Leigh, we all miss you greatly. On this anniversary our thoughts go out to dick, dee, mark, hannah, claire, faye and hayden.
Love All the Whites
Peter Mitchelmore (Cousin) June 13, 2007Missed, never forgotten.
Leigh, thinking of you and still missing you, especially today. Love to Claire, Faye and Hayden.
You had wisdom and maturity far beyond your years and will never be forgotten.
Love Pete and family x
Paul Amp Jan Mitchelmore (Uncle & Aunt) June 13, 2007Thinking of you
To Claire,Faye & Hayden,
Our thoughts & love are with you today & always.
Paul & Jan.xxx
Mike Mitchelmore (Coordinator, M*CH*MORE One Name Study) April 8, 2007Condolences from all the M*CH*MOREs
On behalf of all the MITCHELMOREs of the world, I offer you my sincerest sympathies on your loss.
Charles Mitchelmore (Cousin) April 7, 2007I do not know Claire nor, as far as I am aware, do I know any of Leigh's other relatives. But as an American Mitchelmore who was a USAF officer at RAF Brize Norton in the 1960s, I wish to offer my condolences to the family of a man whom I am sure I would be proud to claim as a relative.
Gill McGoldrick (passer by) April 3, 2007You are sorely missed
I didn't know you or your family but served in the RAF during the first Gulf War.
I just wanted to pass on my thoughts and prayers to your beautiful family.
You were a hero as like all the serving armed forces personnel who dont get the gratitude they deserve. Lets hope they all come home safely soon.
RIP xx
Tracy Wetherell (Friend) December 30, 2006To Claire,Faye and Hayden Its true what people are saying there are 14 new stars in the sky but very special stars and they were great heroes and will never be forgotten. love Phil,Tracy,Mike,Kieran,Adam,Ethan and Madison
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Maryann Kennedy lit a candle on Jun 14, 2009, 9:31 pm
although i dont
know u but ur a
hero to everyone
hope ur looking
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so at nite they
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twinkling so brite
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♥Lucy Amelia
Mitchelmore was
born on the 8th
december. She has
the same initials
as you Leigh, we
love you and miss
you soo much xxxx
Karen Glaze lit a candle on Dec 23, 2008, 8:56 pmAt 2pm on Christmas
day I light my
candle as a tribute
to you