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Read the full storySoldier brutally murdered was 'a loving father'
– Sergeant Barry Ward, Drum Major Second FusiliersDrummer Rigby was a loving father, with a very bubbly character.
He was an excellent Drummer, loved his job and was a highly popular member of the Platoon.
He had served in Afghanistan as an FSG Operator and was very diligent in his work.
He was always around when needed and will be sorely missed by all members of the Second Fusiliers Corps of Drums.
Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.
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Woolwich soldier known to comrades as 'Riggers'
– Warrant Officer Class 1 Ned Miller, Regimental Sergeant Major Second FusiliersRiggers is what every battalion needs. He was one of the Battalion’s great characters always smiling and always ready to brighten the mood with his fellow Fusiliers.
He was an excellent drummer and well respected within the Drums platoon.
He was easily identified whilst on parade by the huge smile on his face and how proud he was to be a member of the Drums.
He would always stop for a chat just to tell me Manchester United would win the league again.
My thoughts are with his family and they will always be part of the Fusilier family.
Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.
Killed soldier leaves behind two-year-old son
Drummer Lee Rigby was a loving father to his two-year-old son, Jack, the Ministry of Defence said today.
"The Regiment’s thoughts and prayers are with his family during this extremely difficult time," a statement said.
Defence Secretary 'shocked and saddened' by death
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said everyone in defence was "shocked and saddened" by the murder of Drummer Lee Rigby.
Lee Rigby 'was a real character, larger than life'
Lieutenant Colonel Jim Taylor MBE, Commanding Officer Second Fusiliers, said:
Drummer Lee Rigby was a dedicated and professional soldier. He was a real character within the Second Fusiliers. Larger than life, he was at the heart of our Corps of Drums.
An experienced and talented side drummer and machine gunner, he was a true warrior and served with distinction in Afghanistan, Germany and Cyprus. His ability, talent and personality made him a natural choice to work in the recruiting group.
He will be sorely missed by everyone in the Second Fusiliers. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Once a Fusilier, Always a Fusilier.
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Soldier described as 'cheeky and humorous man'
– Captain Alan Williamson, Adjutant Second Fusiliers (and Drummer Rigby’s Platoon Commander 2010-2011)Drummer Rigby or ‘Riggers’ as he was known within the Platoon was a cheeky and humorous man, always there with a joke to brighten the mood, he was an extremely popular member of the Fire Support Group (FSG).
An excellent side drummer and highly competent machine gunner, he was always there to help out the younger members of the FSG whenever possible.
His loss will be felt across the Battalion but this is nothing compared to how his family must be feeling at this difficult time, our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Once a Fusilier, always a Fusilier.
Drummer Lee Rigby 'will be sorely missed'
Drummer Lee Rigby was a dedicated and professional soldier. He was a real character within the Second Fusiliers.
– Lieutenant Colonel Jim Taylor MBE, Commanding Officer Second FusiliersLarger than life, he was at the heart of our Corps of Drums.
An experienced and talented side drummer and machine gunner, he was a true warrior and served with distinction in Afghanistan, Germany and Cyprus.
His ability, talent and personality made him a natural choice to work in the recruiting group.
He will be sorely missed by everyone in the Second Fusiliers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Once a Fusilier, Always a Fusilier.
Armed Forces boss 'thoughts with soldier's family'
General Sir David Richards, the head of the British Armed Forces, has paid tribute to Drummer Lee Rigby, the soldier who was killed in an attack in Woolwich yesterday.
"Our first thoughts, inevitably, are with the soldier's family and close friends," he said.
"It's always a tragedy. It's particularly poignant that it happened on the streets of this capital city of ours."
He added: "We are absolutely determined not to be intimidated into not doing the right thing, whether it's here in this country, or in Afghanistan, or wherever we seek to serve the nation.
"It hasn't affected us in a direct sense. If anything it has reinforced our desire and determination to do the right thing."
Soldier killed in attack named as Drummer Lee Rigby
A soldier killed in a brutal attack in Woolwich yesterday has been named as Drummer Lee Rigby from the 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
