London, UK – A beloved Chelsea pensioner, 74-year-old Rick Graham, tragically passed away while undertaking a charity walk on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route near Pamplona, Spain.
Rick Graham, a former Warrant Officer Class 1 in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, had a distinguished military career, serving as a UN Peacekeeper in Cyprus and completing four tours of duty in Northern Ireland during the height of the Troubles over his 22-year military tenure.
Chelsea Pensioner ‘Rick Graham’ on Blackett Street, Newcastle upon Tyne on this day 28th September 2004.
In 2015, following the footsteps of his father, Rick joined The Royal Hospital in Chelsea, becoming a cherished figure within the community. He was not only an avid supporter of the local football team but also a passionate amateur painter.
“My favourite thing about the Royal Hospital is walking rugby.” – Chelsea Pensioner, Mike Bardell 🏉
As the Rugby World Cup Final draws closer, this month we will be catching up with some of our Walking Rugby Team – the Scarlet Warriors!
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Devastated by her father’s sudden passing, Alison shared, “My dad was a funny character, very proud of his family and his Chelsea pensioner roots. I take solace knowing that he died doing what he loved – traveling.”
General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, the Governor of the Royal Hospital, paid tribute, stating, “Rick demonstrated a selfless attitude and outlook on life, and was often keen to raise money for people less fortunate than himself. It was while he was in Spain undertaking a sponsored walk that he died.”
Rick Graham was actively raising funds for various service charities when he passed away last month during his walk on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route. The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of St James, is a revered network of routes leading to the shrine of the apostle St James at the Santiago cathedral in Galicia, a northwestern region of Spain. The pilgrimage, historically popular during the medieval period, has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years.
The tragic loss of Rick Graham is a reminder of the uncertainties of life, and the community mourns the passing of a true-hearted Chelsea pensioner and a dedicated serviceman.
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