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'It was the call I hoped I'd never take'

The body of a former British soldier killed while fighting in Ukraine will be brought to his parent’s home in County Fermanagh on Friday.

Liam Love, who was 24, will be laid to rest following a funeral service at St Patrick’s Church in Derrygonnelly on Saturday.

Michael Love said his son was brave and determined.

Speaking about hearing of Liam's death, he said it was the call he hoped and prayed he would never have to take.

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1 November 2024

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