Fusilier Lee Rigby was violently killed on May 22, 2013, in an attack that left the nation devastated. He had served in Cyprus, Germany, and Afghanistan, but it was an extremist attack at home that took his life.

Who could’ve imagined an attack of this nature taking place in London, of all places? Rigby was just 25 years old at the time of his killing, leaving a child behind. When he died, he wasn’t in combat mode. He was dressed in a Help 4 Heroes hoodie and was looking for charity support. The attack came out of nowhere and left bystanders paralyzed.

Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale rammed their car into him right outside his barracks in Woolwich, London. The duo is said to be influenced by Islamic militant groups. There was no connection between Rigby and his killers, and he seemed to have only been targeted because of the hoodie he had on, making his military background obvious.

After slamming their car into him, the men continued their attack with meat cleavers. Not many tried to come in between the men and Rigby, except one woman called Ingrid Loyau-Kennet.

What was he killed for? While the murderers are set to spend the rest of their lives behind bars, there’s nothing that can bring Rigby back. His parents now run the Lee Rigby Foundation in his honour. The organisation works to help the families of those who have served and lost their lives.

Rigy’s family told the Manchester Evening News of their grief:  “It doesn’t get any easier with the passing years. But we are more determined than ever before to do right by him and honour his life, his memory and his enduring love and spirit.“

The organisation is trying to set up a series of caravans that families can use to take breaks from the heaviness of life. They are exclusively meant for military families.

Speaking to the media, she also said: “There’ve been some very dark days since Lee was taken from us, but the launch of the caravan is something to celebrate. Not only does it mean we can help ­families and veterans when they need support most, it also means we can celebrate Lee always. Everything we do as a family is about keeping his memory alive and doing good in his name.“

In a way, this is the family’s bid to ensure that his life is never forgotten.

Local mayor Alun Williams said: “This respite sanctuary shows Aberystwyth at its best to help people in serious adversity and I’m proud to open the retreat.”

The efforts have been supported by soldiers from the Royal Welsh, as well as Rigby’s very own Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.

Let’s take a moment to support our soldiers, and the dangers they take on, not just when they’re in a warzone but also at home. Let’s take a moment to remember a life that was lost too soon.