An ex-paratrooper who spent lockdown holed up on the uninhabited island of Hildasay along with his canine Jet has paid a heartbroken farewell to his canine companion.
Chris Lewis met Jet on his epic fundraising trek throughout the UK shoreline and the pair accomplished a lot of the journey collectively.
Over recent months, nonetheless, Jet had been struggling along with her well being.
In an emotional Facebook publish right this moment (Sunday), Chris bid farewell to his “dearest most loving friend”.
“Our beautiful Jet, my best friend and my shadow has left us,” he wrote.
“She leaves behind a legacy few ever have.
“She helped fix me, she walked 17,000 miles, she helped me gain a family.
“She was loved by so many and helped raise over half a million for charity.
“Above all, I have lost the dearest most loving friend anyone could ask for.
“My heart is broken and a void shall remain that can never be filled.
“Her love and loyalty won the hearts of a nation and beyond.
“Jet, my friend, you are a legend.”
Chris additionally met his spouse Kate on his fundraising walk and the couple have a son, Magnus, collectively.
The walk was in support of the Soldiers’, Sailors’ & Airmen’s Families Association (Ssafa).
