An Afghanistan veteran who died after collapsing while running the London Marathon has been commemorated in the House of Commons.
Defence Minister Philip Dunne said the thoughts of MPs are with the family and friends of former Fife man Captain David Seath “at this difficult time”.
The 31-year-old Green Beret, who is originally from Cowdenbeath, collapsed at the 23-mile mark after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.
Mr Dunne used his opening remarks in response to an urgent question on ship building to pay tribute to Capt Seath, who was a fire support team commander in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.
The Conservative frontbencher said: “I’m sure… that the whole House would like to join me in offering our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Captain David Seath, who tragically died after collapsing during the London Marathon on Sunday.
“Of course this was not an operational casualty, but given the interest that many members of this House take in raising charitable funds through the marathon, as do many members of our armed forces, I thought it was appropriate to start my response in that way.
The Founder of @HelpforHeroes has paid tribute to Captain David Seath who died after collapsing during the marathon. pic.twitter.com/oNRuLyri1J
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“Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.”
Shadow defence secretary Emily Thornberry offered condolences to Capt Seath’s family on behalf of the Labour Party.
The Army captain’s friends and colleagues have vowed to “complete what he started” and finish the 26.2-mile marathon course for him.
