Obituaries

Philip joined the Royal Military in 1992 and later served in Northern Ireland as part of CONCO team.

On the 29th July 1994 he was on duty in Newry Co.Down, when the IRA carried out a triple mortar attack at Corry Square, Newry, targeting the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) station. The 9:00 AM attack in the busy town center injured over 40 people primarily civilians going to work.

Sgt Dave Stinton RMP and Phil were both injured during the attack with Stinton receiving shrapnel wounds and a broken leg. Sadly Phil sustained spinal injuries resulting in no movement from the neck down.

He was medically discharged from the Army and despite his injuries he continued to have a positive outlook on life and was cared for by his mother in Aberdeen, who survives him.

A courageous man who will be sadly missed by all that knew him.