Candlelit tributes have been paid to a Scots army medic who was killed in a rocket attack in Iraq earlier this month.
Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon, from Ayr, tragically died alongside two US soldiers when 18 rockets struck the Camp Taji base on March 11.
The 26-year-old was the first British woman to be killed in Operation Shader - a British non-combat mission to train Iraqi troops in fighting and saving lives.
Brodie’s family urged people to light candles on her own as a touching way of paying tribute to her.
Dozens of people took to the Twitter using the hashtag #shinebrightbrodie to mark their respects.
Dr Mike Hill said: “Tonight, I light a candle for an amazing medic, killed in Iraq two and a half weeks ago.
“Sadly Covid-19 has prevented her funeral with full military honours but that doesn’t stop us thinking of her tonight.
“Rest in peace Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon.”
@stevejmcnamara wrote: "Rest in peace Brodie. Thank you for your sacrifice; you will not be forgotten. To your family: so sorry for your loss."
@Dez3206 said: “In memory of Lance Corporal Brodie Gillon whose sacrifice and service will always be remembered. Our thoughts are with your family and friends. RIP Brodie."
@ruralink said: "Lived and died with honour. Rest in Peace Soldier, Daughter, Servant, Friend."
Her family described Brodie as a ‘strong independent young woman’ in a heartfelt statement released earlier today.
It read: “Our hearts are irreparably broken at the loss of our beautiful, bright and fun loving Brodie.
"When circumstances dictate we will hold a memorial for Brodie which pays fitting tribute to all she was, but for now we ask you to keep her in your thoughts and care for each other the way she cared for you all.
"She brought immeasurable love, fun and energy to our lives and was so generous in every way.
"She was determined and tenacious, wonderfully funny, courageous and caring.
"Brodie was a force of nature, a strong independent young woman.
"She was fierce, with a strong mind and sensitive soul. Her healing and strength will guide us as we carry on without her, for her.
"Our family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, generosity and support at this difficult time."
