The father of a Nottinghamshire soldier who lost his life in Afghanistan says the family are “humbled” by plans to name a street in his memory. Rifleman Adrian Sheldon, of Kirkby-in-Ashfield, died during the conflict in May 2009 after several years of military service.
The 25 year old grew up in the town and took part in Cubs, Scouts and later the Army Cadets before joining the 2nd Battalion The Rifles in March 2001. Adrian will now have a new street named after him following a move by Ashfield District Council.
Mark Sheldon, Rifleman Sheldon’s father, said the renaming will give his family, friends and ex-servicemen another way to remember him. The 61-year-old engineer said: “It’s incredible because the suggestion came about from other people who want to do something for Adrian. It really hits your heart, people still think and care.”
