making signs and making a difference. good morning from britain s bravest manufacturing company in kent, where i will find out the work they do and the support they give to military veterans and their families. one of the oldest surviving d day veterans shares his memories ahead of the 80th anniversary of the normandy landings. after a bit of sunshine and warmth for many at the weekend, the week ahead turns cooler, cloudier and a bit wet of awesome of you. a bit wetterfor bit wet of awesome of you. a bit wetter for somebody. it s monday 3rd june. a beacon of hope and inspiration . kevin sinfield has paid tribute to his friend and former team mate rob burrow who s died at the age 41, describing him as the bravest man he s ever met. after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease nearly five years ago, rob became a prominent campaigner for research into the condition and was awarded a cbe for his work. his former club leeds rhinos has described him as a true inspirat
Approached his disease in the same way, it seems to me, as he played the game, absolutely front foot forward, nevertaking the game, absolutely front foot forward, never taking a backward step. he made such an incredible difference, raised so much money as we have been hearing. lots of tributes arriving here, flowers and shirts, it tells you how much he is loved by this club, by the sport and by so many others. because of his work over the last few years. he paid 400 times for this club, he was here 17 years as a senior player on the first team, 25 years in total as a boy, youngster, and latterly as a coach as well. he will always be a part of this club s history. he has a huge part in their heart. sally looks back at his career and as we have said all along this morning, one in which not a moment was wasted. rob burrow s life is defined by his defiance of the odds. as the smallest player in a giant s