Memories of former Milford resident, Lt Cdr Chris Gayson, have poured in following his sudden death at the age of 42. The Royal Navy named Chris as one of three officers from the Commando Helicopter Force (CHF) who died on June 3rd when their helicopter crashed in bad weather during a training exercise in Devon.
For over a decade until 2025, Chris lived on Bank Buildings in Milford with wife Amy and their two sons.
There have been many warm tributes to Chris from Bank Buildings residents who knew him well, with several residents arranging with Belper Town Council to fly the Union flag on The Triangle at half mast in Chris’s memory. For a full tribute to Chris, read more here.
