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Tributes to 'hero' killed in air strike

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Published date04 April 2024
Publication titleEvening Chronicle
James Kirby, a military veteran who is believed to be a former member of Britain's special forces, was among seven World Central Kitchen (WCK) aid workers killed in strikes by the Israel Defense Forces on Monday

The 47-year-old former Army sniper marksman worked in the charity's security team and died alongside fellow British military veterans John Chapman, 57, and James "Jim" Henderson, 33.

In a statement to the BBC, Mr Kirby's family said: "Alongside the other six individuals who tragically lost their lives, he will be remembered as a hero."

James understood the dangers of venturing into Gaza, drawing from his experiences in the British armed forces, where he bravely served tours in Bosnia and Afghanistan. Despite the risks, his compassionate nature drove him to offer assistance to those in dire need.

"A genuine gentleman, James was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone, even in the face of senseless violence. James lost his life trying to save others, he will never know what a void he has left, our family will never be the same."

James's cousin Adam McGuire told Sky News that he was disappointed in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's response for not saying sorry.

He said: "I think that this should be a turning point now where aid needs to flow to those areas and I think he needs to recognise that you can't just indiscriminately hit people that are trying to save people."

The WCK team leader, Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom, 43, an Australian national, also died, along with American-

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