Dean Gatley, who lives in Cheshire, posted on Facebook that the family had received “catastrophic news” that his son had been shot and killed on Friday. “Jordan left the British Army in March this year to pursue a career as a soldier in other areas,” he said. “The war against Europe had begun and, after careful consideration, he went to Ukraine to help. “We had a lot of messages from his team out there telling us about his wealth of knowledge, his skills as a soldier and his love for his job. “His team says he was loved by everyone, as we are, and he made a huge difference in the lives of many people, not only by enlisting, but also by training Ukrainian forces. “Jordan and his team were so proud of the work they did and he often told me that the missions they did were dangerous but necessary. He loved his job and we are so proud of him. He was a real hero and will be forever our hearts “.
