Fallen heroes

The faces you see below portray the human cost of the British Forces' campaign in Afghanistan since it began in October 2001.

Among those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country is Paratrooper Bryan Budd, who was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery. Corporal Budd, 29, who went to school in Scunthorpe, was killed in a gun battle with the Taliban on 20 August, 2006. Click on Bryan's photo to add your memories or messages of support to his tribute page. You can find out about the lives behind the statistics by clicking on any of the photos below or visit Lasting Tribute.