I have a confession to make - and an apology.

When I first heard that a book about our fallen heroes was being prepared, my initial thought was that it was in bad taste and that the author would be profiteering from the heartbreak of the friends and families of those being written about.

However, although I've not yet seen or read the book myself, it does appear that the exact opposite is the case and that the book forms a fitting tribute as well as raising money for charity.

That being the case, I apologise for being a grumpy old cynic and would like to pass on my best wishes and thanks.

A very humble Boakesey