Soldier, 18, who walked alongside Queen's coffin found dead at barracks

Police and paramedics were called to the Hyde Park Barracks in Knightsbridge, London at 3.48pm on Wednesday in a desperate attempt to save him.On the day of the funeral, the soldier’s family posted footage oh him in the procession and proudly said he was ‘doing his duty for the Queen on her final journey’.

But just days later devastated mother Laura, 42, took to Facebook again to post an emotional tribute to her son, known as Jak to his family.Jack’s family plan to release blue balloons into the sky later today to commemorate his memory Sharing a picture of him on horseback in his ceremonial uniform, Laura said: ‘Never ever thought I would be saying this but we as a family are all heartbroken with the sudden passing of our wonderful son Jak Williams yesterday.’

Burnell-Williams’ girlfriend Molly Holmes wrote on social media: ‘Forever going to miss you my love. Truly heartbroken.’ The young soldier’s sister Elisha added: ‘We will get through this together as a team. We need to do him just as proud as he’s done us.’‘You were taken way too soon. We all love you so much my handsome nephew. You made us all so proud. Rest in peace.’

RIP Jack. Thank you so much for your service 😢

This is too sad, condolences to his family, very sad indeed 😔

So sad. Thought and prayers are with his family 💔

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