Royal Air Force Widows Association

We are all deeply saddened by the death of our co-founder Bryn Parry CBE. Without Bryn, this Charity wouldn't be here. Without him over 27,000 veterans & families wouldn't have received lifechanging support. We offer our deepest sympathy & love to Emma, Sophie, Tom & Louisa.

Elijah was 14 months when his Daddy (Acting Sgt) Nathan passed due to a cardiac arrest when on Ops in Cyprus in Dec ‘21. Elijah will have no memories of his Daddy and needs to meet other people in his situation as he grows older to keep the military link #monthofthemilitarychild

Sqn Ldr Nick Robbins died aged 41 Tanith (20) says “I was 11 when Dad died but postings meant he was only home for 4 of my birthdays. It was so hard when he died & we had to make a new life, feeling like a military child but not being one.Bereaved military children are forgotten”

The RAF Widows Association would like to congratulate Sir Knighton on his appointment as Chief of Air Staff. The chair met him recently and is looking forward to working with him.

Sadly, as many of you will be aware, today marks 20 years since the start of the war in Iraq. This will be a trigger for many. Remember people are ready to listen and support you, if needed x @ArmyinScotland @WarWidowsAssoc @rnrmwidows @RAFWidows @ForTheFallen4 @CorporalScotty

So pleased to share our new logo created by the immensely talented @BattlefieldGD incorporating the @RoyalAirForce colours in a design based on the missing man formation. A fitting emblem for our association @ArmywidowsA @rnrmwidows @PoppyLegion @RAFAssociation @SSAFA @RAFBF

‘Love came first’ @Donna_ashworth 🧡

Our paper on how bereavement affects relationships and identity for bereaved #militaryfamilies is now available in the Journal of Loss and Trauma Read it here 👉doi.org/10.1080/153250… @GillMcGill2 @emiemann @Mary90310014 @AlisonKOsborne @mattkiernan95 @gwilsonmenzfeld

@herbetlomb I believe our chair has now been in touch with you.

@RAFWIDOWS Please could you advise me if there is any financial assistance available to my Mother to cover the funeral costs and if there is any possibility of a Spouse's pension. I can provide all his details as and when required. Thanks, Patrick Greene

Rest in Peace Ma’am. We thank you for your lifelong service, an inspiration to us all. Per Ardua Ad Astra. God Save The King.

The RAF Widows Association would like to wish a glorious 96th birthday to HM The Queen. Many Happy Returns Ma’am.

The RAF Widows’ Association sends their best wishes for a fast and full recovery to HM The Queen.

@RAFBoulmerHIVE @rafboulmer @Northern_Hub

The RAF Widows Association send our heartfelt good wishes to Her Majesty on the 70th anniversary of her accession to the throne and our warmest thoughts of the 70th anniversary of the death of her Father.

We are in @NorthumbriaUni News Autumn Newspaper - find us on page 31 to read about our recent work with bereaved #militaryfamilies Read it here 👉 issuu.com/northumbria_un… @CovenantTrust @WarWidowsAssoc @ArmywidowsA @RAFWIDOWS

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Are you a military widow(er)? We are looking for #militarywidows to take part in an individual interview to talk about their experiences of #loneliness and #socialisolation. If you are interested in taking part, contact Amy! @WarWidowsAssoc @ArmywidowsA @RAFWIDOWS