Family’s “eternal love” for killed Gaza aid worker

The family of a man killed in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip say their love for him is “deep, boundless and eternal.”

John Chapman, from Poole, Dorset, was part of the security team delivering food with World Central Kitchen (WCK).

He and six other men were killed when their convoy was hit by a rocket attack on April 1.

His wife Tarnia said he was “a great example of a husband, a father and a really good person.”

The former soldier had worked as a security guard for Solace Global and escorted a food convoy.

He had previously worked with the Royal Marines and the Special Boat Service.

WCK said its convoy was attacked by Israel as it left a warehouse, killing seven people and sparking an international outcry.

According to the aid organization, the victims were British, Polish, Australian and Palestinian, including one person with dual US-Canadian citizenship.

Mr. Chapman and his wife have three adult children.

Their daughter Fern, 24, said: “I will remember him as the best father I could have ever asked for. There is no one who can compare to him and the love he gave to all of us so much.”

Spencer Chapman, John’s son, said: “I am torn by so many different emotions, from sadness to pain to deep, deep anger.

“It’s just such a waste. Not his life, it’s a waste that it was taken from him. And in such an unjust way.”

Mrs Chapman said: “I am so blessed to have known his love, his strength, his kindness, his generosity, his loyalty and his humor. The list is endless.”

The 57-year-old’s funeral is scheduled to take place on Saturday.

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