IN PICTURES: Take a look at six year old Shane Weidemann as he meets his idols 21 Engineer Regiment in Ripon
Shane Weidemann, 6, sent a request to his idols - Ripon's 21 Engineer Regiment, asking if he could meet them and be part of the Remembrance Day service and lay a wreath to respect those lost.
The photos show Shane talking with the soldiers whilst admiring the memorials and displays around Ripon and Pateley Bridge.
Shane, his mum, and his grandad, also visited the cenotaph in Pateley Bridge after they had spent the day with the regiment in Ripon on Sunday, November 12.
Cheri Weidemann told The Gazette that his grandad also served in the war and he is lucky to have him as a role model.
Miss Weidemann said: “It’s a big part of all of our family history, he couldn’t stop talking about it after.”
Shane said: “I wanted to remember the soldiers who died in the war.
"My favourite part was laying the wreath.
"I have such a totally awesome day.
"The soldiers were so cool and friendly.
"My grandad is my best bud, he even did a walk with me in crutches, we go on massive adventures.
“I want to be a paramedic in the Army, when I grow up.”
Take a look at Shane as his dream to meet his idols is answered, and he has a day to remember.
Shane, his mum, and his grandad, also visited the cenotaph in Pateley Bridge after they had spent the day with the regiment in Ripon on Sunday, November 12.
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Shane had been practising his straight stance for weeks and said he admired the soldiers ability to march so well. Photo: Shane Weidemann
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Six year old Shane Weidemann meeting his idols on Remembrance Day thanks to the 21 Engineer Regiment in Ripon. Photo: Shane Weidemann
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Miss Weidemann explained that Shane is such a friendly young man who says hello to people all the time, and takes his mannerisms from his grandad. Photo: Shane Weidemann
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Shane also made it to Pateley Bridge, where he is pictured in front of the cenotaph in his grandads army hat which he wore especially for the special day. Photo: Shane Weidemann