IN today’s paper we have two stories showing the strength of character of two men and two boys.

Firstly, we speak to Robert Coan, whose pride in his two sons, Oliver and Toby, is absolutely obvious.

Since their mum, Aleasha, died two years ago the brothers have helped to raise £23,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research.

The fundraising started with Aleasha but Robert and the boys have carried it on.

Their strength is humbling and there are no signs of it waning.

Our role in this is to show you, the reader, such strength exists.

And it’s right here in our town and it’s happening every day.

Our MP, Conservative Will Quince, has been shortlisted for a Butterfly Award.

Along with fellow MP Antoinette Sandbach the pair set up and co-chair the Baby Loss All Party Parliamentary Group.

Its aim is to break a taboo associated the death of a child.

In 2014, Mr Quince and his wife, Elinor, suffered the loss of their son, Robert, who had Edward’s Syndrome and was stillborn.

A year later, Mr Quince applied for an adjournment debate on bereavement care in maternity units in the House of Commons.

He subsequently bravely told his story on the floor of the House.

No matter what your politics, it is hard not to be impressed with how he has carried himself on the issue.

Mr Coan, his sons and Mr Quince are examples of people living with their own tragedies every day and every single one of us should be proud to call them our own.