SAS heroes are protected from the glare of the public spotlight by the Ministry of Defence. Even when they have been engaged in extremely risky operations behind enemy lines in Iraq or Afghanistan, the public will seldom get to hear about their exploits. Or not until long afterwards when a former SAS man like Andy McNab or Chris Ryan mentions them in an autobiography.

Certainly, while serving with the most respected regiment in the world these fearless men will never talk about it the things they do, or the risks they take for their country.

Trooper Lee Fitzsimmons was one of them, and he died on a secret mission in Baghdad when the helicopter he was in crashed. Now, however, his friends and family can pay homage to him very publicly, and they will be taking part in the Great Eastern Run on Sunday, proudly wearing T-shirts with the slogan "Fitzy – Hero" on them.

Their aim is to raise money to erect a memorial bench to Lee, and to support the worthy Help For Heroes charity, and we can think of no better cause. The sacrifice of young men like Lee should be remembered.

Read the full story: Friends run in memory of SAS hero.

Great Easter Run 2008: download a map and see list of road closures.

Martha's world class at Word

MORE than 56,000 computer-savvy students from 47 countries aimed to win the title World Champion for Microsoft Word. On a fabulous trip to Hawaii Martha Cattell (15) of Holme came third. Bet she was lost for words.