Photo taken around 26 years ago, so many fond memories in the Gallacher household. Always in our hearts Russ xx
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Major Russell Mark Gallacher (20 Aug 1977 - 28 Aug 2025)
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- Location
- The Nottinghamshire Golf and Country Club Stragglethorpe, Nottingham, NG12 3HB
- Date
- 19th Sep 2025
- Time
- 5.30pm
With heavy hearts but grateful spirits, we invite you to celebrate the life of Major Russell Gallacher, Queen’s Dragoon Guards and Royal Yeomanry, who passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, 28th August 2025
Russ touched many lives and inspired us all.
Please join us as we celebrate Russ’s journey and the impact he left on us.
We invite you to share your favourite memory of Russ. You are welcome to bring this pre-written, or to write and post it on the day.
Instead of flowers, we kindly ask for donations to Help for Heroes in Russ’s memory. Please click the JustGiving page link on this page to visit the online fundraiser "In Loving Memory of Russ Gallacher"
Rooms are available at the venue on a first-come, first-served basis.
Alternative local accommodation:
• The Bingham Townhouse, Bingham — Tel: 01949 838456
• The Wheatsheaf Pub B&B, Bingham — Tel: 01949 837430
• The Primrose House B&B, Cotgrave — Tel: 0115 989 9139
• Gamston Lock Hotel, Gamston — Tel: 0115 998 9507
The what three words for the crematorium and the reception are below:
Rushcliffe Oaks Crematorium is flight.wisdom.reader
Nottinghamshire Golf Club is sugars.puddles.influencing
The funeral will be live streamed and if you wish to watch then please visit https://watch.obitus.com and log in by using these details Username dija2852 Password 581608. You may log on 5 minutes before the service is due to start.
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Heartfelt thoughts to Lucy and the family. Russ’s service yesterday was beautiful and well attended — a fitting tribute to a good man and friend to many. He’ll be remembered fondly by all who knew him.
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Truly and honour to come to your funeral and hear how amazing you were to so many people fella.
I feel blessed to have known you and am gutted we didn't get to spend more time together.
Listening to how your daughters thought of you was genuinely very emotional and inspiring. I can only hope my kids feel half of what yours do.
True legend fella much love always x
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A few years ago in Cardiff
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Throughout my early career with the RY, I found it hard to find to know what to do and where to seek advice. Russ really was the kindest, most honest and helpful individual. He helped me so much and gave me a lot of guidance, always open and telling it how it was. We've all lost one of the good ones
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Photo taken around 26 years ago, so many fond memories in the Gallacher household. Always in our hearts Russ xx
A few years ago in Cardiff
Loved playing football with Gally. Fucker took the piss out of fast I wasn’t 🤣. Such an amazing guy
Leicester Tigers v then World Champions South Africa in 2009.
Summer 2018 chilling in Kissimmee after an emotional boating day and Russ saving the day. Godspeed and keep on looking over Luc and the girls
Nottinghamshire G&CC, Christmas 2020 on a rare dry day.
Lucy’s birthday at the Hockley Arts Club X
On a trip to Montana when he stayed with us in Canada in 2010; he’ll be cursing me for sharing this one.
Many fond memories of this wonderful bloke.
Have some great memories of this man. My heart goes out to Lucy, Maisy, Poppy and all his family. RIP Russ 💙
A visit to Germany from March
Last year at Tigers - Buzz trying his best to pollute me into supporting them!!!
FOB Oulette on in Helmand. With what Gally was certain was the shortest man in the ANA. (Terrible camera, sorry!)
In the Mess Germany 2013
RAC boxing night at The Tank Museum
QDG Warrant Officers Dinner, Germany 2013
LCFC
Gallipoli Battlefield Study
I loved this guy, he was my mate, my pal my buddy my best friend, words Cannot express what losing means and life will never be the same, I will always be there to support Lucy and the girls bud, see you in heaven,xxx
Legend ❤️
Russ smiling as he oversees and mentors the Cambrian Patrol Training in the fields of Germany
Ryan Morgan put one up of this earlier, but here’s Russ and the rest of us that did London to Leicester. It was raising a great amount for Walking with the Wounded.
Russ at Cav Mem with Lloydy Hall, Selina Smith and me. Great time.
Everynight when he came home he got changed out of his military uniform and put on his comfortable atire then went out
Russ, the consummate salesman at the Freedom of Shrewsbury Parade. RIP my friend.
Looking absolutely Dapper in the West Midlands attending a dinner night.
Some great nights out in Cropwell, we’ll all miss you man. X
Some great nights out in Cropwell, we’ll all miss you man. X
Sorry Russ - but I know deep down you loved the Forest.
Ben Roders wedding
Been an absolute pleasure Russ, still shocked by the news. One of the greatest to ever do it
'94 seems an age ago!photo was Bosnia '96 I think! Stand down Gally. Dozzer
Russ & Evie the first time we met.
I believe this was Evies first meeting of Russ that happened to be in Brunei. She loves this picture and if we’ve ever mentioned Russ as she’s been growing up this is the time she looks to. Lots of amazing memories ❤️
I believe this was Evies first meeting of Russ that happened to be in Brunei. She loves this picture and if we’ve ever mentioned Russ as she’s been growing up this is the time she looks to. Lots of amazing memories ❤️
This was taken in 2010 when Russ and I were posted to BATUS as Range Safety Staff. It was a tough job but having Russ on my side always made it easier. You were a great soldier and a true gentleman x
Canada 2010
Not great with words so just something short and sweet. Russell is my big brother who I always looked up to and am so proud of. This photo is a family get together we had in memory of our nan and auntie Lisa. Love you Russ and will forever miss you.
London to Leicester. “This is worse than selection!!!” £10,000 for Walking with the Wounded.
Sgt’s and WO’s mess 2020.
Op Telic 8 - 2005/2006
Just about to go out on foot patrol up the Lenadoon’s from RUC Woodbourne, West Belfast. RIP Russ you will be sadly missed. Sincere condolences to Lucy, the girls and family 💙
Op Telic 2003 'Iraq' QDG Russ sitting in the commanders seat of left vehicle. We'd just crossed the border ready for war!
Telic 2003 QDG Russ is in the center of the image
WO2 Gallagher at the time, taken in BATUS, picture taken from LCpl Chater at the time. From WO2 Chater A Sqn SSM QDG.
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