A BRAVE Taunton man, who lost his battle for life when he died from a brain tumour on Sunday, will be given a full military funeral.
The wife of Simon Hickman, 34, from Sherford, said: "He was beautiful ... he made us so happy.
A Royal Marine with 40 Commando at Norton Manor Camp, Simon attended last Thursday's Remembrance Day ceremony in Taunton town centre but tragically lost his life three days later on Remem-brance Sunday.
He leaves a widow, Natalie, and daughter, Connie May, who recently celebrated her second birthday at the family home.
For the full story, see this week's Somerset County Gazette.
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