Truro's Logistics Corps staff sergeant Olaf Schmid was laid to rest here today with full military honours.
Truro stood still to mark the passing of an extraordinarily courageous person who described the purpose of his job defusing improvised explosive devices as saving lives and gathering forensic evidence to convict criminals.
Three months ago, after being contacted as a prospective MP, I signed up to support the Royal British Legion's 'do your bit' campaign. Yesterday I visited the Citizens Advice Bureau in Truro, where I learned amongst other things about the excellent work for ex-services personnel by the Royal British Legion's benefits and money advice service in Cornwall.
Today in Truro, Olaf Schmid's widow Christina called for more support for those serving in our armed forces - regardless of political views. As a politician, I heard loud and clear her challenge for those in Government to work hard for peace.
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