Glasgow firefighters to cycle 400 miles to honour fallen colleagues
Their journey is in honour of firefighters Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, who lost their lives in the line of duty in June.
Both were based at Bicester Community Fire Station.
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Gavin, 40, from Knightswood Community Fire Station, and Grant, 46, from Polmadie Community Fire Station, will be joined by two additional team members from English fire services, who will be running and cycling from their respective home stations.
Gavin said: 'I didn't know Martyn personally, but we were both at Royal Berkshire at the same time.
'Royal Berkshire is a small brigade and everyone knows everyone.
'I have a lot of good friends there and they've been hit really hard by this.
'That is obviously an extra incentive and it's why I'm determined that, even if it takes me all night, this will get done.
'Martyn and Jennie made the ultimate sacrifice while working to protect others, and that's what I'll be telling myself if things get tough while cycling.
'It'll be tough, but in comparison, I'm only cycling for two days.
'I'll suck it up and make sure that it gets done.'
Gavin and Grant will leave SFRS HQ on August 5 and intend to meet up with their English counterparts on August 7, in Bicester.
There, they plan to present flags from their respective services and messages of support to representatives from Oxford Fire and Rescue Service.
A flag signed on behalf of all SFRS staff by chief officer Stuart Stevens will be among those presented.
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Stuart said: 'We were all shocked and saddened to learn of the tragic passing of Jennie and Martyn and our thoughts very much remain with their families, friends and colleagues.
'The determination and selflessness shown by Grant, Gavin and their teammates in preparing for and taking on this challenge is inspiring.
'I wish them every success as they get ready to begin their journey.
'We are all right behind them.'
All funds raised from this charity challenge will go to the Fire Fighters Charity.
More information about the challenge, including how to donate, can be found online here: https://tinyurl.com/5e3mz2zj.
Lyndsay Campbell, regional fundraiser for the Fire Fighters Charity, said: 'It's so inspiring to see our firefighting family come together to take on this impressive fundraising challenge in memory of Jennie and Martyn.
'The money raised will provide care and support to those in need in our firefighting family.'
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