Slain Lancing man was a '˜hero', son says

By The Newsroom
Published 8th Feb 2017, 18:13 BST
Updated 1st Mar 2017, 09:23 BST
Mr Mannings son Kane said: "My father was a hero, he saved many peoples lives around the world." Picture: Sussex PoliceMr Mannings son Kane said: "My father was a hero, he saved many peoples lives around the world." Picture: Sussex Police
Mr Mannings son Kane said: "My father was a hero, he saved many peoples lives around the world." Picture: Sussex Police
The son of Mark Manning has spoken out about his father after the conclusion of the trial looking into his death.

Mark Manning was last seen alive in April 2014. A business associate of his, Colin Gale, admitted to killing him and was convicted of manslaughter on Monday.

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Mr Manning’s son Kane Manning, 18, said: “My father was a hero, he saved many people’s lives around the world with his mine clearance work. I had an amazing bond with my father and I find it hard knowing my dad will never be around to see me grow up. I am so glad that justice has prevailed in the end.”

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Mark’s brother and sister Russell and Anna said: “No words can convey the pain and horror endured physically and mentally by us and Mark’s children during the past 32 months.

“Mark’s loss is also felt around the world, where he diligently, professionally and with a cheerfulness cleared unmarked minefields and provided humanitarian aid, at times within active war zones.

“Mark’s father died with a broken heart, not knowing of his son’s demise. We buried our father 12 weeks before Mark was found. They now lay together. May they rest in peace.